Preaching:
Rev. Judy Zabel
Building Bridges: Dismantling Racism
Guardians or Warriors?
Reflection:
Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter. Both matter. The question is, how does the prophet Amos' call for justice inform the very real and vital work of working out justice in our neighborhood? What is our role as Christians to address the racial disparities and also support our police, who put their lives on the line every day? Tough questions and no easy answers, but lots to ponder, and that is exactly what living our faith in the world is all about. Bring a friend to worship with you. Brunch will be nice and hot as always and all are welcome.
For the Children and the Adults in Their Lives:
There is a phrase we sometimes use in the life of the church: "the body of Christ." Do you know this phrase? Usually, it's used to talk about all of the people who love Jesus and want to make the world a better place by sharing the love of God. "The body" is the people and "Christ" is a special word that means Jesus saves the world. Jesus Christ saves the world and we as "the body" work together to help Jesus make that happen. Maybe you're part of a team or family or class that has to work together to make great things happen, like winning a game, making dinner, or doing a project. It takes many people - many parts of the body - to work together and Jesus trusts we can do it. How about you? What is your role in helping make the world a better place? What do you think your role will be when you're a little older?
