Sunday, February 14, 2016

English Ministry News and Notes 2016-2-14

  • Come, Share a Bowl of SOUP - all are invited and welcome to Sundays of Uniting Prayer following worship. We will gather in the Annex for a time of delicious soup, sharing of the heart, and prayer for our beloved community. What better way to live out this year's Lenten theme? Great thanks to our soup makers: Ed, Arlene, & Aeri, and our bread preparer: Peggy!
  • New Adult Sunday Series - During the season of Lent, we will be exploring spiritual practices that take us out into the world. Please consider picking up a copy of "A World Worth Saving: Lenten Spiritual Practices for Action." We welcome new folks (our young people!) to the teaching rotation.
  • Last Call - Lord, Teach Us to Pray Workshop - If you are feeling nudged to deepen your prayer life, join in a time of learning and transformation, Feb. 26th (7-9 pm) and Feb. 27th (9 am - 5 pm). Carpooling is available!
  • Hands Around the Mosque - We have been invited to stand in solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters as a sign of our commitment to move from fear to friendship, Sunday, Feb. 28th from 4:00 - 6:30 pm. We will be gathering with the greater community at the Islamic Society of the East Bay. If you feel called to participate, please connect with Pastor Emily.
  • Our weekly World in Prayer which is printed in the back of our bulletin can be sent directly to your email. You can sign up here at http://www.worldinprayer.org/