Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Greetings to all!

I've been thinking this week about "transformation," from transformation

of the self to transformation of the society.  Unitarian minister and writer,

Robert Senghas, offers some thoughts about "a transforming religion."

     A transforming religion is a way of living in which we open ourselves

to change and growth, even though that way may be difficult or painful.

A transforming religion is one in which we as individuals go through

transformation into new persons.  It asks that we open ourselves to life,

whatever that may bring, rather than live by trying to hang on to what

we can.

(from Cycles of Reflection)

The scripture lessons for Sunday, March 10, the 4th Sunday in Lent.

Luke 4:14-21; 9:1-6, 10-17

Acts 5:12-39; 6:1-7

The EOS Season, "Discipleship," is ongoing through March.  You can 

participate by attending Sunday Conversations and/or Sunday Morning 

Worship, by using a weekly home activity flyer (available in the Sanctuary 

foyer), and/or by participating in an EOS small group.

Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, March 10, 10am, in

Trinity Hall.  Our topic for the day will be, "Transformation: Inside and

Out."

Children's Choir:  Children and youth are invited to gather for music

and singing this Sunday, March 10, 10am, in Trinity Hall.  The young

people will be learning music for presentation later in the spring.

Youth (middle and high school) are invited to gather this Sunday

evening, March 10, 5:30pm, in Trinity Hall for a meal and program.  

We will begin planning Walnut Hill's activity booth for the upcoming 

Earth Day festival (see below).

Egg Hunt: The annual Walnut Hill Egg Hunt is scheduled for Sunday,

March 24, immediately after morning worship.  Children through

grade 4 are welcome to hunt.  Parents (and others) are asked to 

bring 1 dozen stuffed eggs (either candy or simple prize) to be shared 

for the hunt.

The Good Earth, an ecumenical Earth Day festival, will be held at

Walnut Hill Church on Sunday, April 21, 4pm - 7pm.  We will need plenty 

of help providing hospitality to visitors from several participating 

congregations.  Mark the date on your calendar. Watch for more details.

Men's Coffee:  Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee each

Saturday morning, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Rd.  Feel free to

stop in for as long or short a time as your schedule allows.  No rsvp

required.

Peace to all.

Mike Ward