Greetings to all!
Forty days after Easter comes the Ascension of the Lord, the final scene
in the Gospel narrative of Jesus. Whatever might have been its historical
details, the meaning of the Ascension is worthy of reflection. Consider
these thoughts from Father Thomas Keating.
The grace of the ascension enables us to perceive the irresistible power
of the Spirit transforming everything into Christ despite any and all
appearances to the contrary. In the misery of the ghetto, the battlefield,
the concentration camp; in the family torn by dissension; in the loneliness
of the orphanage, old-age home, or hospital ward ... the light of the ascension
is burning with irresistible power. This is one of the greatest intuitions of faith.
(from Active Meditations for Contemplative Prayer)
The scriptures lessons for Sun, June 1, The Ascension of the Lord ...
Acts 1:1-11
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 24:44 - 53
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, June 1, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Our
focus for this Sunday's conversation, "...he ascended into heaven...," is an
opportunity to ask what relevance this and other traditional affirmations have
for us today.
"Three Evenings Together" is a series of Wednesday evening gatherings
(June 11, 18, 25), 6pm - 8pm, including a meal, activities for all ages, and
worship. This year's gatherings will focus on the theme, "Living Water: for the
soul, for Kentucky, and for the World." The program and guest schedule
includes:
*June 11 - "Living Water for the Soul" (guest: Prof Margaret Ralph)
*June 18 - "Living Water for Kentucky" (guest: Mr. Hank Graddy)
*June 25 - "Living Water for the World" (guest: Rev. Jan Cottrell)
Mark your calendar, and plan to join us.
Photo Directory - If you missed your opportunity to have your photo taken
for our church directory update, but would still like to do so, use reply email
to request a photo sitting on a Sunday upcoming.
Sanctuary Refurbishing - The Sanctuary will be receiving a "makeover" this
summer. Visit the link ( Sanctuary ) for information regarding this project.
Thanks to those who have already donated toward this effort. We have so far
received over $11,000 toward our $20,000 goal. Your donations continue to be
needed and appreciated.
After Worship Refreshments - An online sign-up sheet is now available for
hosting our after worship refreshments. Visit the sign up sheet via this link
( After Church Refreshments ) to view our hospitality schedule for the next
3 months, and to sign up.
Hope Center Items: While you are traveling or shopping this summer,
remember that we are gathering "travel size" toiletry items (e.g. shampoo,
toothpaste, soap, etc) for donation to the Hope Center. Simply bring your
items to Walnut Hill and place them in the "Hope Center" container found in
the Sanctuary Foyer.
Walnut Hill Cycling Ride - The 3rd Annual Walnut Hill Cycling Ride will be
held on Saturday, July 19. This year we are pleased to partner with both
the Bluegrass Cycling Club and KY Refugee Ministries to provide bicycles
for refugee families. Watch for more details.
Summer Camp: It's time to be thinking about summer camp for children and
youth. Walnut Hill children and youth are invited to attend camp programs at
either Cathedral Domain or Camp Burnamwood. Visit their websites at these
links, Domain and Burnamwood, for summer schedules and other information.
Remember that Walnut Hill will sponsor 1/2 the cost of any Walnut Hill child or
youth attending a Domain or Burnamwood program.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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