Greetings to all!
Pope Francis' visit to the U.S. has cast a spotlight upon both
the office and the individual. Regarding the office, the Papacy,
Huston Smith observed …
"Papa" is a loving appellation given to fathers; in the case of
the "Papa" of Rome this title has stuck: the mantle which fell
upon [the disciple] Peter has been passed on to his successors
for two millennia. To be the "Vicar of Christ" and "Servant of the
Servants of God" has not always been easy. The Papacy has
taken on many characteristics through the centuries, various
styles of leadership in many ways reflecting the styles of
princely leadership of the time. The office itself is seen as
having the final responsibility for preserving the "deposit of
faith" - for seeing to it that the "mystery hidden for ages and
generations but now manifest to the saints" be kept whole and
pure throughout time. The office is always bigger than the
man, and sometimes vastly so. Some popes have been
scandalous sinners; many have been saints. Peter was both
in his own time.
(from The Soul of Christianity)
The lectionary texts for Sunday, September 27…
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Sept 27, 10am,
in Trinity Hall. Our "Living the Questions" video/discussion
series concludes with the topic: Embracing Mystery. Come
enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
The Lexington Area CROP Walk will be held this Sun,
Sept 27, at 2nd Presbyterian Church. Registration opens at
3pm; the Walk begins at 3:30pm. The CROP Walk is an
ecumenical event for all ages intended to raise awareness and
dollars for hunger relief locally and globally. Walnut Hill will
sponsor all Walnut Hill walkers in the amount of $35/person.
Youth (middle and high school) are invited to participate in
the Lexington CROP Walk (see above) this Sun, Sept 27.
We will meet at 3pm at Second Presbyterian Church. After
the walk we will enjoy a meal together. Use reply email to rsvp.
Ecumenical Sunday is coming on Sun, Oct 4. We welcome
Dr. Barbara Blodgett to be our guest for the day as we celebrate
and explore Walnut Hill's "ecumenical" identity. Activities will
include a Sunday Conversation with Dr. Blodgett at 10am, with
Morning Worship (Dr. Blodgett preaching) and Holy Communion
at 11am.
Thanks…
…to all those who helped to make last Sunday's Fall Potluck
a great success!
…to your generosity, $1,378 is on its way to support those
providing relief to migrants entering Europe. Our support
is going to the area via Church World Service. Check out the
CWS Situation Report for more information regarding how
our contributions will used.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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