"The Steady Drip of Sacrifice" 

My friends, how desperately we need to be loved and to love. With it we are creative. With it we march tirelessly. With it, and with it alone, we are able to sacrifice for others.

The grass never sleeps.

Or the roses.

Nor does the lily have a secret eye that shuts until morning.

Jesus said, wait with me. But the disciples slept.

The cricket has such splendid fringe on its feet,

and it sings, have you noticed, with its whole body,

and heaven knows if it ever sleeps.

Jesus said, wait with me. And maybe the stars did, maybe

the wind wound itself into a silver tree, and didn't move,

   maybe

the lake far away, where once he walked as on a

   blue pavement,

lay still and waited, wild awake.

Oh the dear bodies, slumped and eye-shut, that could not

keep that vigil, how they must have wept,

so utterly human, knowing this too

must be a part of the story.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Agape' MCC Sanctuary at 10:30AM 

at 10:30AM on Facebook Live.

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

Jon us for "Taosim", a course created by Glenda Taylor and facilitated by Rev. David Wynn.

“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 not requirements for how you choose to engage it. We will talk about Lesson 1 on September 8. Whether you’ve looked at the lesson or not, you are still invited to come be part of the discussion.

Be sure to mark you calendars! We will have popcorn and drinks for this special family event. Everyone is welcome! We will provide additional details soon, watch this space!

We are closing in on that time of year again, the Annual Congregational Meeting. We will be providing information related to the meeting over the next couple of months. Please mark your calendars with these important dates:

Congregational Forum - November 07, 2021 following morning worship

Congregational Meeting - November 14, 2021 following morning worship

There are 3 Board of Director positions up for election this year. If you are interested in running for one of the 3 position, please print and fill out The Application for the Board of Directors position by clicking on this link: BOD Application

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. 

Spiritual Playdate is an L3C charitable organization and is sustained entirely by its membership fees structured in a "freemium" model. This allows us to keep our fees low and our resources accessible, while always providing some free content. Contribute to our mission. 

REV. DR. KERR MESNER (he/him)