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"Empathy is the Beginning of Change"

Luke 3:21

Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the skies opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on the Anointed One in visible form, like a dove.

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Agape' MCC Sanctuary at 10:30AM 

OR

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship

at 10:30AM on Facebook Live.

With the most recent change to the CDC Guidelines, we strongly encourage all of our community to maintain social distancing and wear masks when attending our live services.

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Wednesdays at 6:30PM

via Zoom

Meeting ID: 816 8960 6902

Join us for "Taosim",

a course created by Glenda Taylor and facilitated by Rev. David Wynn.

Glenda Taylor writes:

“This is for me one of the favorite things that I have presented through the years, through story-telling, art, references to history, and through other means, in workshops and lectures in several states and now online. I consider it so valuable to us at this particular time, as it explores a way of life that brings peace of mind and serenity of spirit, even in chaotic times like what we are experiencing today. Taoism is an ancient Chinese wisdom. This self-paced seven-lesson course is packed with audio and video content, suggestions for contemplation and activity, quotations and vocabulary, suggestions for further study, and a great deal more. All seven lessons are free for now.”

Follow this link to begin the course, https://oneandallwisdom.com/taoism-an-online-course/

Follow this link to discover more about the gifted teacher Glenda Taylor, https://oneandallwisdom.com/

We will begin with check in as is our ritual when we gather. This course is self-paced so there are no requirements for how you choose to engage it. We will talk about Lesson 6 on September 29th. Whether you’ve looked at the lesson or not, you are still invited to come be part of the discussion.

Please join us via Zoom as we share a time of connection.

Watch for Thursday Announcements with Rev. David

(TAD TALK) each Thursday on Facebook Live. Find out all the latest updates by clicking on David's picture!

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Come Together to Support Afghan Women and Girls

“Safety and security of women and children will determine the well-being and strength of our nations” - Rajnath Singh

The Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan has put the rights -- and lives -- of hundreds of thousands of Afghan women and girls at extreme risk. 

To rally behind these precious individuals and the progress they are entitled to, Spiritual Playdate calls on our global peace education partners to come together in support of protecting and promoting their most basic human rights. 

And because we know that finding meaningful ways to help in times of crisis can seem overwhelming, we've identified a simple way that you can make a difference today.

A donation to Women for Women will provide a lifeline to Afghan women and children who are suffering; supporting desperately needed lifesaving services for those who have endured unspeakable human rights violations at the hands of the Taliban.

Sending positivity and prayers to these women and girls is crucial, but sending resources to uphold their health and safety is absolutely critical, so please join us in supporting this incredible organization by donating HERE today. 

Thank you, 

Edwina Cowell

Spiritual Playdate

SPIRITUAL BREATH

Sunday, 20 September 2015

The call to serve involves something special, to which we must be attentive. Serving others chiefly means caring for their vulnerability. Caring for the vulnerable of our families, our society, our people. Theirs are the suffering, fragile and downcast faces which Jesus tells us specifically to look at and which he asks us to love. With a love which takes shape in our actions and decisions. With a love which finds expression in whatever tasks we, as citizens, are called to perform. People of flesh and blood, people with individual lives and stories, and with all their frailty: these are those whom Jesus asks us to protect, to care for, to serve. Being a Christian entails promoting the dignity of our brothers and sisters, fighting for it, living for it. That is why Christians are constantly called to set aside their own wishes and desires, their pursuit of power, and to look instead to those who are most vulnerable.

From Pope Francis's Holy Mass, Havana, Plaza de la Revolución

MCC Council of Elders

Weekly Call to Prayer

In the United States and maybe in a few other countries, October 11 is celebrated as National Coming Out Day. I have always loved this idea of having a special day to celebrate who we are as sexual beings -- lesbian, gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc. I happen to believe that "coming out" is a lifelong process. I have also heard some very good sermons and speeches at rallies about the significance of Coming-Out!

For an example or two, Jesus told Lazarus to "Come Out" from the tomb where he had been buried. We could say that Jesus, himself, came out on more than one occasion. He came (up) out of the water after his Baptism; He came out as a Miracle-Worker, when he changed the water into wine at the Wedding Feast in Canna; He came out as a Healer, the first time He healed a person; and of course, He came out of the tomb on that First Easter Sunday morning.

Coming Out is the process of revealing something about oneself to another or to the world. Revealing our sexual orientation is only one part of who we are. There are some times and places when/where we need to come-out as a believer/Christian? Christ-Follower. Sometimes, we may need to come out as a person who believes in and values our cultural heritage. Some of us might need to come out as an artist, as a writer, as a singer or other kind of musician. At such a time, we would be revealing our talents or gifts or abilities. All these things are an important part of who we are. Since we are ever evolving and changing, we may need to keep coming out in various ways throughout our lifetime. This is my Coming Out Prayer:

Most Holy and Gifted Creator,

I thank you for making me in your own image and likeness. Truly, I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Help me to properly and joyfully reveal and reflect the beauty and majesty with which you have endowed me, I rejoice in every facet of my being, and I desire to use all that I am and all that I have in loving service to you and your creation. Bless me now, my Divine Redeemer, that I may be a blessing right where I am today.

In all your Holy Names, I pray. Amen

PRAYER SUBMITTED BY:

REV. ELDER CAROLYN J. MOBLEY-BOWIE

(she,her, hers)

Member, MCC Council of Elders

Minister of Music for

Breath of Life Spiritual Center MCC

Saginaw, Michigan, USA

October Birthdays

10/03 Evelyn Brown

10/05 Billy Stewart

10/06 Deanie Sewell

10/16 EJ Hudzina

10/20 Donna Boutwell

10/25 Jude Nerio

10/28 Shawn McCraw