Greetings to all!
Tomorrow, Feb 21, Pope Francis convenes a gathering of Church leaders from
around the world to address the misconduct and abuse scandal that has rocked
the Church in recent years. Opinions vary regarding the prospect of meaningful
changes arising out of this gathering. At the very least, the gathering provides
an example, writ large, of what many institutions, large and small, religious and
secular, must do when they fail to embody their own ideals, namely acknowledge
those failures, address them openly, and make such corrections as necessary to
be their best selves again, or perhaps for the first time. Will the Catholic Church
be able to restore its integrity and recover its voice for the good news of God's
love? I hope so, and that not just for the Church's sake, but as a sign of hope for
the redemption of other organizations and individuals as well.
The lectionary texts for February 24, the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany…
Being Disciples, an exploration of life as disciples of Jesus, continues this Sun,
Feb 24, 10am, with a conversation regarding "Faith in Society." We will discuss the
possibilities and limitations of faith involvement in public life.
Sandwich Ministry - Youth are invited to gather after worship this Sun, Feb 24,
to share in the preparation of sandwiches for the Lexington Community Inn. For
more information, contact Lauren Fouts.
Host Needed - A host(s) is needed for our after worship gathering this Sun, Feb 24.
Use reply email to volunteer for this Sunday, or visit the online sign-up for Sundays
available later in the winter and spring. Thanks to all our hosts!
Seeking Guitarist - We are seeking a guitarist to provide music accompaniment for
our Easter Sunrise Service (Apr 21). Use reply email to make referrals (including
self-referrals).
In the neighborhood…
*A Taste of Judaism, a three-part introduction to Jewish spirituality, ethics and
community begins Wed, Feb 20, 6pm, at Temple Adath Israel (Lexington). Contact
TAI for more information.
*The 10th Annual Charity Tennis Event benefitting the Kids Cancer Alliance will
be held on Fri, Feb 22, 6:30pm, at the Lexington Tennis Club. Walnut Hill Church
has been a multi-year sponsor of this event. Visit Tennis Tournament for more
information.
*Prayer in Action Days, a program of information, prayer, and advocacy regarding
issues before the KY General Assembly are ongoing each Tuesday (thru Mar 12),
9:30am, in the Capitol Annex Bldg (rm#117) in Frankfort. Visit Prayer in Action Days
for more information.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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