Through God's Spirit, We Listen Deeply, Build Community,
and Act For Justice
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Parkway UCC October Pulse 2018
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A Prayer for the Nation
Sophia Love, blanket with tenderness and agency all survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment who in these days may be re-traumatized by the testimonies and news reports from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Be Present in sacred solidarity with all women and girls who witness more evidence in our culture of inequality and disrespect, and “more of the same”.
Stir our courage to speak and participate and act with compassionate advocacy into our wonderment and fear for the future of our judiciary, and, in turn, for the very health of our republic.
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Finishing up September...
- Friday, September 28th at 6:15 pm: Table Talk at Beth Baileys home
- Saturday, September 29th from 9 am to 2 pm: Choir Retreat at Parkway
- Sunday, September 30th: Potluck following Worship Service
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Anticipating Sunday, September 30th
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We worship on this Mountain Sunday with the theme of restoration on God’s Holy Mountain, Zion, from Isaiah 65: 17-25. The Irving Street Ramblers will play and lead us in song and we will celebrate communion. Consider how the vision of mountains in the American psyche can be a difficult mix of escape to the wild places as sacred while ignoring the injustice of the urban setting OR celebrating progress at the expense of the wild. The Isaiah passage doesn’t let us escape. The city and the mountain are one and the same. The greening of the city goes hand in hand with worker dignity and addressed infant mortality and non-violent organizing and equitable housing policy and a spirituality of solidarity.
Let’s celebrate the initiatives of our city, like the Healthy Corner Store Network of seven corner stores connected to local food producers to sell fresh produce while seeking to address the food deserts/food swamp crisis in our city. Go to:
to watch a three-minute video. Or what about the nascent Earthwood Community Tool Shed which is a tool cooperative funded by Z. Smith Reynolds and administered by Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods?
Last Sunday I mentioned a few strategies to reverse climate change based on the analysis found in
Downturn.
The third most efficient strategy on that list is
reducing food waste
. Did you know that manufacturers stamp “sell by or use by dates” on food products randomly without a scientific or safety basis? Go to
https://green.harvard.edu/tools-resources/video/expired-food-waste-america
to watch a five-minute film called
Expired?
to learn about this important justice issue.
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Prayers for the Carter Family
We’ve been in touch with Sherri, Brooks, Malcolm, and Watson Carter and they are eager for our prayers as they recover from a traumatic car accident several weeks ago. They have returned to Winston-Salem after hospitalizations in Georgia. Sherri has four broken ribs, a broken toe, and broken sternum. Brooks has lots of pain. Watson has a lacerated spleen and broken collarbone. They don't need food or transportation and do desire prayers for healing. 3500 Doncaster Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
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Wed. Oct. 3 - Deep Water Vespers
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Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:15 pm
Join us in the sanctuary chancel for a time of chant, silence, and community.
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World Communion and
Get out the Vote Sunday
We focus attention on walking (or rolling or crawling) with integrity from Psalm 26. We celebrate communion and invite commitments to reach out to people to help make sure they get to the polls. The choir will sing.
Following worship we will take a little time to write some postcards of encouragement to those we know who are registered to vote but did not vote in the last mid-term election.
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We tend to the theme “What Must I Do?” from Mark 10: 17-31. Sean Nelligan and Tim Binkley will provide special music.
We will have a congregational meeting following worship.
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We look at the meaning of true service from Mark 10: 35-45. The choir sings. We will bless our CROP Walk walkers who will walk that afternoon.
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We tend the theme Challenges on the Way from Mark 10: 46-52 and celebrate communion. We consider the question, “What is our real dream of success?” We will share in potluck following worship.
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Proposed Ministry Priorities
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The following four ministry priorities are proposed for Parkway’s community experience for 2019. They have been put forth through our Church Council. These are slight rephrases of our priorities for this year, with particular emphasis on the regenerative practices and new priority of youth ministry. These proposed priorities will be discussed at this fall’s table talks and participants will be asked for feedback. We ask for your prayerful consideration of them and willingness to engage in reflection and conversation about them.
*Continue to find ways our campus can be an example of regenerative practices and a community center (solar, rainwater capture, restoration of human spirit).
*Broaden the ways worship, prayer, and deep listening touch our community.
*Acts of compassion and justice with those who fight for dignity and wholeness with focus on our neighbors.
*Model with one another supportive, caring, transforming community through all ages interaction, especially a revitalized youth ministry.
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Ballot Primer on the Six North Carolina proposed
Constitutional Amendments
Come out to hear about the proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot this November on Monday evening, October 1st, 6 pm at Fearless Winston-Salem. 1002 Brookstown Road (blue door with lightning bolt).
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Webinar Oct. 10th
Coal Ash: A Moral Catastrophe
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Every year the United States produces 110 million tons of coal ash from coal plants. This toxic byproduct can poison the drinking water for an entire community, and not all communities are treated equally. Seventy percent of coal ash dumps are located in low-income communities. Join William Barber III from the Climate Reality Project, Lisa Evans from Earthjustice, and Susannah Tuttle from NC Interfaith Power & Light as we learn more about this toxic catastrophe and what faith communities can do about it.
As part of an ongoing series called Creation Justice Webinars, this event is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt of the United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Ministry and the Rev. Michael Malcom of Alabama Interfaith Power & Light.
Join this free webinar on Wednesday,
October 10, 1 pm sponsored by the UCC
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Movie - Heroin(e) Oct. 11 at 7 pm
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You're invited to join us as we watch and discuss the next documentary in the Parkway UCC Document Film Series.
The movie will be
Heroin(e)
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The Netflix description:
Once a bustling industrial town, Huntington, West Virginia has become the epicenter of America's modern opioid epidemic, with an overdose rate 10 times the national average. This flood of heroin now threatens this Appalachian city with a cycle of generational addiction, lawlessness, and poverty. But within this distressed landscape, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon shows a different side of the fight against drugs; one of hope.
After the 40-minute film, Captain Tara Tucker, Chair of the Forsyth Community Opioid Task Force and Quality Management Coordinator for the Forsyth County EMS will speak and can address any questions from the audience.
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Parkway Presence at PRIDE Winston-Salem Parade
October 13th
Parkway will march in the PRIDE Winston-Salem Parade Saturday, October 13, 4th street. We'll gather at the staging area between Spring and Poplar Streets on 4th Street at 10:30 am and the step off is at 11 am. The route goes down 4th street to Trade Street to 5th Street.
Those interested in creating a theme for Parkway's presence at PRIDE are encouraged to gather at a table for conversation during this Sundays Potluck after worship.
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Click below to visit the CROP Walk website for more information
and to Register
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Food insecurity is a huge problem in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area.
CROP Walk is a yearly, community-wide event
sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups, businesses, and schools to raise funds to address hunger needs locally and around the world.
Please join and support the Parkway United Church of Christ team for this year’s walk which will be October 21
st
at Bailey Park, Innovation Quarter.
Registration begins at 1:30. The walk starts at 2:30. There will be a carpool going from church. For more information, please contact Patti Parker 336-413-3147.
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Get Out the Vote!
Saturday, Oct. 27th
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We will participate in the
Women’s March to the Polls on Saturday, October 27
along with neighbors from Weatherwood Court. We ask you to sign up ahead to give us an indication if you could be a driver.
Here’s the schedule for the day:
* 9:15 am
Meet at Parkway’s Parking Lot
* 9:30 am
Pick up neighbors at Weatherwood Court
* 10:00 am
Rally at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Shalimar Drive
* 10:45 am
March from the church to Anderson Recreation Center to vote (0.7 miles with shuttles available)
* 11:00 am to 1:30 pm Voting and Party
at the Polls at Reynolds Park with food trucks, snacks, entertainment, and activities
Return to Parkway when everyone has voted
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SOUTHERN CONFERENCE DISASTER MINISTRIES
500 EMERGENCY CLEAN-UP BUCKETS
AN ALL CHURCH RESPONSE TO HURRICANE FLORENCE
Click the link below for a list and instructions for filling buckets.
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Work together with others or fill a bucket on your own.
Please do not leave items for the church to assemble.
All cleaning items must be new - all liquid items must be capped and securely tightened.Place all items into the bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment.Snap the lid on tight and seal with packing tape. Return buckets to Parkway and they will be taken to a Depot.
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Craig Plummer is walking to raise money for the American Heart Association.
Craig would love your donations/support of this worthy cause that fights the number #1 and #5 top killers of our loved ones in this country each year. The walk is October 14th. Checks should be written to the American Heart Association. Cash can be given to Craig at church.
For more information call Craig at
336-815-8823 or click below::
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Care and Concern Committee
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Sometimes, we all need a little ‘extra’ assistance; we need to know others still ‘care’ about us and to share the joys & sorrows of our lives. When ‘Nurture” ends, the Care & Concern Committee takes over. We’re a committee of about 8-10 members who take members to doctor appointments, provide extra meals, run errands, stay with you after surgery, send cards of encouragement & concern when you need some TLC.
We don’t always know when some members may need us – so that is why we are reaching out to our members to help us identify members of PUCC who might need a little extra help from time to time beyond the ordinary. Many times during Sunday Worship, when we bring forth joys and concerns, it is difficult to hear what members are sharing – So, please let us know when you know someone who needs us, needs a card to cheer them up, to express sympathy to provide a little extra ‘caring’, let us know – our coordinator is
Deborah Woolard
dgwoolard@gmail.com
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Thank you.
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Dee Smith to play the English Handbells at New Philadelphia Moravian Church
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You’re invited!
Dee Smith is playing English handbells at New Philadelphia Moravian Church this year and is extending an invitation to all at Parkway to attend the love feasts at New Philadelphia when the handbells are playing.
The evening love feast services are November 18th at 7 pm, December 16th at 7 pm and December 24th at 4:30 pm & 8:00 pm.
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In case you missed it...the film, "The Devil We Know" about POFA/ GenX/C8/C6 toxins in our water will be shown
Thursday, Oct 4, at Temple Emanuel (free.)
This film was highly rated at the RiverRun Film Festival. It educates families as to the toxins and what to do to protect themselves. Two of the attorneys who have been handling the case will be available for questions.
7 PM - 9 PM.
Ana and Robert went to Milwaukee for a week. While Robert played in a cribbage tournament, Ana experienced some of Milwaukee's ecological efforts.
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Waste Free Parkway Campaign
By Ana Tampanna &
Deborah Woolard
Tips for Waste Free Parkway (Green Faith):
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"Nationally, 14% of the water we pay for drips down the drain. Checking your sinks and toilets for leaks could save up to 1,000 gallons a month!"
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Handmade Greeting Cards
by
Chere Schatz
Chere Schatz will be bringing her beautiful handmade Greeting cards for you to purchase the 2nd Sunday morning in October!
*Remember that the church receives a portion of each sale that is made.
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WENTZ FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
Thanks to all for supporting the Wentz Food Pantry!! In September we fell short of our quota and had to purchase about half of our contribution. I think this was partly due to Labor Day and a shorter time frame. Hopefully we can do better for October!!!!
Our next food contribution deadline is Sunday October 14th.
That gives us 3 Sundays to bring in 1 lb bags of dried beans and rice. So please pick up a bag or 2 to help complete our contribution. Any excess will be held over for the next month!! We now have pick-up on the Monday before the 3rd Saturday (when the Food Pantry is held).
We have a partner from Wentz who meets our Parkway volunteer and transports the food to Wentz. We could really use 1-2 more volunteers on our team so if anyone is interested in learning more please contact Carole Holt at
cholt@triad.rr.com
or call me at 336/978-5136.
Thanks!!!
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Sunday, November 18th at Noon
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Sunday, November 18th after Worship Service: Parkway will be having a unique Thanksgiving Celebration experiencing Syrian Cuisine catered by
Syrian Cuisine Winston-Salem. The church will host this event and there is no charge.
It will be important that all attending sign-up for a seat to give the caterers an exact count for the meal. Deadline for sign-up will be
NOVEMBER 11th.
More information will be coming soon as well as online and poster sign-up opportunities.
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2151 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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