Greetings to all!
Today, June 21, is the summer solstice, the beginning of astronomical
summer and the "longest day" of the year in the northern hemisphere.
Consider these thoughts about the rhythm of the seasons.
Happily, our home is a planet where the days begin to grow longer in
the northern hemisphere just as Christmas arrives. Six months later,
they start growing shorter again. Spring comes to every clime, however
different it may appear in Norway, New Zealand, and Ecuador, and so
does autumn. Human beings respond by elaborating on nature's
turnings: in every age and place, we develop seasonal rhythms of
planting and reaping, of fasting and feasting, of letting go and starting
afresh…Within the rhythms that encircle a year lived in Christian faith,
season also follows season. The natural tilts and turns of the northern
hemisphere, where the Christian seasons of faith originated, set the
stage: Easter follows the vernal equinox, Christmas the winter solstice.
But the larger motions that govern these seasons belong to the story of
God - a story in which nature is present but one that nature did not write.
Even though this story began before time itself and reaches beyond the
end of time, it is a story that has room in its narrative for each individual
who encounters it in the present day. Within the Christian practice of
living through the year, the gift of time becomes a means of entry into
this story, a mysterious opening into participation in the life of God.
(from Receiving the Day by Dorothy C. Bass)
MUSIC IN THE CHURCH - Readers are invited to visit this link,
Music in the Church, to read an essay by our Organist/Music Director,
Angela Hurley, as she shares reflections regarding church music. This
is the first of several essays regarding church music that Angela will
share with us over the summer. Even as we are blessed by Angela's
ministry of music on Sunday mornings and other occasions, it is good
to read some of the thoughts guiding its selection and presentation.
The scriptures for Sunday, June 25, the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time…
Genesis 21:8-21
Romans 6:1-11
Matthew 10:24-39
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, June 25, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. Come enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or
just listen in. Watch the Friday update for more information regarding
this Sunday's conversation.
SMILE - Stop by the courtyard after worship this Sunday and have your
photograph taken for inclusion in the church pictorial directory to be
published later this summer. You may also submit a photo for inclusion
in the directory. Use reply email for more information.
The Walnut Hill Bike Ride is coming on Sat, July 15. Activities include
open road rides, a closed road "family ride" on Walnut Hill Road, brunch,
music and more. Mark your calendar and plan to join us. There will be
plenty of opportunities for volunteering. Your business may also sponsor
the event. Proceeds benefit Kentucky Refugee Ministries. Use reply email
to request more information or visit Walnut Hill Bike Ride .
Summer Camp - It is not too late for your child/youth to attend one of
numerous camps being offered this summer at Cathedral Domain or
Camp Burnamwood. Visit the preceding links for more information, and
remember that Walnut Hill will sponsor 1/2 of the cost for any Walnut Hill
child/youth attending a Domain or Burnamwood program.
Hope Center Supplies - When you are traveling, or preparing to travel,
this summer, don't forget that we are collecting travel size toiletry items
(bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) for the Hope Center. Place your
items in the collection box in the Sanctuary foyer.
Sunday Hospitality - Visit the online sign up sheet to view Sundays
available for you to host our after worship gathering. You may, of
course, also visit the traditional sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer.
Thanks to all our Sunday hosts.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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