A note from Pastor Travis 5/9/24

We are still in the early part of May, but today we are going to look ahead to June. There are some important things happening that we want to share with you, so that you can put them on your calendar. These are things that you will not want to miss.

On June 9 we have two special events. The first is Graduation Sunday. We will be celebrating everyone who is graduating from high school, college, or a technical program. If you have a graduate that you would like to have named in the service, please let the church office know. 

In the afternoon we will have a special guest speaker, Max Sklar. Max is an Episcopal priest who has a Jewish father and a Christian mother. He is employed by the Episcopal Church Office of Global Partnerships. In the summer and fall of 2023 he was living and working with a Palestinian Christian community first in Jerusalem and then in Ramallah, West Bank. Max will be reflecting on his experiences in Palestine. He will explore the history and current Palestinian reality through his personal testimony & reflections. He has deep respect for both the Israeli and the Palestinian communities, and it will be a very respectful conversation. 

On June 23 we are celebrating our 12th anniversary as a Reconciling Church, and what a celebration it will be! We will have a special guest preacher and have a book study on The Every-Expansive Spirit of God, by Bishop Peggy Johnson. Bishop Johnson and her wife Mary will join us by Zoom to discuss the book. 

Most churches slow down in June, but our June is going to be filled with excitement! Join us for some wonderful celebrations and learning opportunities.  

Blessings,

Pastor Travis