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Sunday, October 14, 2018
Agora. The After Party. CROP Walk

The Problem With Glory Days
Tracy Keenan preaching

Dear Covenant friends and family,

People like to talk about the good old days, when things were good. This country. Society. Church. The world. Any sentence that begins with the words "these days," is sure to be said with a grim shake of the head, no matter which side of the political divide you are on.

So when exactly were these good old days we pine for?

In our story of theological ancestry, the glory days might have been under King David, or better yet, Solomon. Solomon in all his glory. Solomon of the great riches and famed wisdom, the establishment of the nation respected by other nations, the builder of the Temple.

They were glory days for Solomon himself, to be sure. And Israel had a respected reputation in the wider world. But there were those who found his rule to be oppressive; in fact, ten of Israel's twelve tribes found it to be so.

The minute Solomon died, all chaos broke loose and the kingdom never really recovered.

There’s always a good question to ask when we talk about glory days. For whom were they glorious? And for whom were they not so good? And what does that matter? Solomon may have more to teach us than we thought.

Grace and peace,
Tracy
Agora - Parker Palmer’s On the Brink of Everything
Sundays, Oct. 14, 21 & 28, 9:45am, Lounge
Led by Jim Mehler “The laws of nature that dictate sundown dictate our demise. But how we travel the arc toward the sunset of our lives is ours to choose: will it be denial, defiance, or collaboration.” Looking back on eight decades of his life, Palmer writes about cultivating a vital inner and outer life, finding meaning in suffering and joy, and forming friendships across the generations. Books are available near the welcome table and on the cart for $15.
The After Party - Buddhism 101: A Quick Peek Part 2
This Sun., Oct. 14, 12:15pm lunch; 12:30pm learn
Led by Katie Kinnison. Designed to complement reading The Book of Joy by the Dali Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this is a quick intro to the fundamentals of Buddhism. We’ll consider how learning about other faith traditions deepen our engagement with our own.
CROP Hunger Walk
This Sun., Oct. 14, 12:30pm, Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Sunday is our CROP Hunger Walk! Walkers will register at Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W. Whittier St. starting at 12:30pm. There’s still time to join the Walk or sponsor a Walker. See Michael Pierce, Amy Kendall or Austin Force at the Mission Table in the hall between services. Thanks to all the Walkers and their sponsors.  https://tinyurl.com/y9jq78rb
Parenting Together
Tues., Oct. 16, 5:30, rm. 105
Dinner & Childcare. Led by Katie Kinnison & Erin Wise.  
Children play in the nursery while parents discuss life with kids.
Children's Day Out has Openings for Tuesdays and Fridays
Contact  colleenjd@aol.com. For a complete CDO manual and brochure,  click here.
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama & Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Wed., Oct. 17 & 24, 7pm, Lounge
Led by  Katie Kinnison. Some of you talked about this book and wanted more. These extraordinary spiritual teachers discuss how to find joy in life’s inevitable suffering. Their wisdom, stories, and daily practices can help us move deeper into joy. Books are in the hall.
Primetimers Potluck & Program
Fri., Oct. 19, 12pm, Lounge
Paul and Jane Morton will present “ The Rest of the Story: The Remaining State Capitol Visits.” Please bring your tableware and a dish to share. Contact Jude McLean.
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Mon., Oct. 22, 1pm, Lounge (Continues Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3)
Continue to open up to new possibilities. Use morning pages, artist dates, exercises. Discover the deep satisfaction of creating. Books are on the book carts for $12. RSVP Katie Kinnison.
Pick up Harvesting the Fruit and ponder how you're going
to share the fruit of love and grace this Fall.
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Peanut Brittle cooking has begun. We need coffee cans, Kroger or Giant Eagle 80% margarine, white sugar and cooks and others to help. Call Nan Davidson, 614-893-8824. Thank you!
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