Greetings to all!
The Dalai Lama has been in the United States this week. The Dalai Lama
is a person of great inspiration, not only for the people of Tibet, but also for
the entire world. Andrew Harvey recalls a conversation he once shared with
the Dalai Lama.
"Can you imagine a world religion..."
His laugh cut me short. "No world religion. We have enough religions.
Enough religions but not enough real human beings. We need more human
beings. Religions should learn from other, respect each other, but keep
their identity. Some people like tomatoes; some people like bread. People
should be free to eat what they want, and people should be able to choose
what religion is most useful to their growth. Don't let us talk too much of
religion. Let us talk of what is human. Love is human. Kindness is human.
Everyone needs love and kindness. A dog won't come near you if you're
unkind to it. Our world is forgetting what is essential, what is essentially
human." His voice rose richly on the word "human."
(from Essential Teachings)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, July 24:
Genesis 29:15-28
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Men's Coffee - Men are invited to gather for coffee on Saturday mornings,
8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road. Feel free to stop in for as long or
short a time as your schedule allows. No rsvp required.
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday morning, 10am, in Trinity
Hall, with a focus on the "future of Christianity" and the "emerging church."
Come enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Speaking of Sunday Conversations, looking ahead to this fall's Sunday
Conversations,
you are invited to offer your ideas for conversation topics,
format, etc. Join us for
some "conversation" about this after worship on
July 24.
If you can not be present
on that day, but have an idea to share,
you can do so
by reply email or by
contacting the church office (263-5304).
Sunday School for children continues during the 11am hour each
Sunday morning. Be sure to include Sunday School as one of your child's
summer activities.
The Big Blue Barrel has been placed in Trinity Hall to receive your
contributions
of
non-perishable food items. When
the barrel is full, the folks
from God's Pantry
will
distribute the contents throughout central and eastern
Kentucky. You
might
want to
bring an item from your pantry each Sunday,
or bring a bag full all at once!
Don't forget
to let the children participate by
bringing an item (s) during the summer.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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