May 5, 2022 “This is what God’s kingdom is like: a bunch of outcasts and oddballs gathered at a table, not because they are rich or worthy or good, but because they are hungry, because they said yes. And there’s always room for more.” – Rachel Held Evans * * * * * * *… Read more Moderator’s Corner
June 15, 2022 Sunday, June 19, is Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day. This day commemorates the emancipation of Black people in Texas on June 19, 1865, The Thirteenth Amendment was ratified on December 6, 1865, ending the debate over, whether or not, slavery was legal in the United States. Last Sunday many of us… Read more Minister’s Notebook
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… Read more Juneteenth
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… Read more Pride 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… Read more Moderator’s Corner
May 22, 2022 “Congratulations. You just made it through a day you’ve never been through before. Cut yourself some slack for the stuff you think you got wrong, and celebrate the victories, however small they feel. Wake up tomorrow and try again. Rest well.” – John Pavlovitz * * * * * * * Our… Read more Moderator’s Corner
May 15, 2022 Season of Eastertide “Grace means you’re in a different universe from where you had been stuck, when you had absolutely no way to get there on your own.” – Anne Lamott * * * * * * * * Facilitated Congregational Meetings to Envision PVCC Future. Professional facilitator Laura Dungan will… Read more Moderator’s Corner
May 8, 2022 Season of Eastertide “The truth does crush us, but the instant it crushes us, it somehow puts us back together into something honest. It’s death and resurrection every time it happens.” –Nadia Bolz-Weber * * * * * * Facilitated Congregational Meetings to Envision PVCC Future. As the congregation has directed, Mission… Read more Moderator’s Corner
The Beginning – The Love Feast, or Agape Meal, is a fellowship meal that recalls the meals Jesus shared with the disciples during his ministry. The meal is often integrated with elements of worship, in much the same way the early church would have shared in its life together. Sunday, May 22, is our first… Read more Agape Feast