Archive for June 2022

JUNETEENTH  Sunday, June 19, 2022 On Thursday, June 18, 2021, President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, enshrining June 19 as the national day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. “The promise of equality is not going to be fulfilled until we become real, it becomes real in our schools…

A congregational meeting will be held during a shortened worship service on Sunday, June 26. There will be no Facebook Live streaming that day. If you cannot attend the June 26, meeting in person, you are invited to send your thoughts to Melanie. Your message will be shared with the congregation.

As well as being a month-long celebration, Pride month is also an opportunity to peacefully protest and raise political awareness of current issues facing the community. Parades, street parties, community events, poetry readings, public speaking, street festivals and educational sessions attract millions of participants and then covered by mainstream media. Every year, during the month…

May 29, 2022 “Never once did Jesus scan the room for the best example of holy living and send that person out to tell others about him. He always sent stumblers and sinners. I find that comforting.” – Nadia Bolz-Weber * * * * * * * Week of Compassion News, 5/17/2022 New Homes and…