Greetings to all!
"God is love," to quote a scripture. But what might that affirmation mean for us?
Philip Gulley offers an idea...
...I do not dispute that there is but one way to follow God - the way of compassion,
mercy, and love. Wherever those virtues are practiced, God is present, with no respect
or regard for the religious boundaries we humans have devised. This is the sole test of
godly religion: does this religion increase our capacity and ability to love? Whether God
is called Elohim or Allah, whether the worship of God is centered in mosque, temple,
shrine, or church, whether Jesus is honored as savior, prophet, or teacher, whether none
or all of the religious dogma we value are met, if love is present, God is there.
(from The Evolution of Faith)
The scripture lesson for Sunday, October 28...
John 15:9-15
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, October 28, 10am in Trinity Hall.
Our focus for this Sunday will be "The Return of the Prodigal Son." We will use
Rembrandt's painting as an entry point for some conversation regarding the love
of God portrayed in the beloved Parable of the Prodigal Son. Come enjoy a cup of
coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Children's Choir - Children through elementary age are invited to gather for music
and singing this Sunday, October 28, 10am, in Trinity Hall, as they prepare for a
Sunday morning music presentation during the holiday season.
Youth (middle and high school) are invited to gather this Sunday, October 28, 5:30pm,
for dinner and activities. Parents are also invited this Sunday. After dinner together,
the youth will enjoy their meeting activities while parents will share some conversation
together regarding the church's ministry with and to young people.
Dinner & Program - Friday, November 2, 6:30pm, Bronte Bistro at Joseph Beth:
We will follow up our previous campaign season gathering with this second dinner and
program focusing on the campaign/political season. Mrs. K. C. Crosbie, a member of KY
Republican Party Executive Committee, will be our program guest. Rsvp by reply email
or by the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer.
Exploring Our Spirituality (EOS) - We are currently in the midst of the EOS season,
an opportunity for the community and its members to reflect on various aspects of
the spiritual life. EOS opportunities include:
*Sunday Conversations and morning worship exploring weekly EOS themes.
*Weekly Home Flyers with suggestions for individual and family reflection and
action. Look for the weekly flyers in the Sanctuary foyer.
*EOS Small Groups, evening and daytime, providing opportunity for fellowship
and further exploration of the EOS themes. Use reply email or call the church office
(263-5304) for small group meeting times and locations.
Feel free to participate in whatever EOS activities are meaningful for you.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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