Reflections from your Co-Pastors - Thursday January 21, 2021

Reflections from your Co-Pastors

January 21, 2021

Psalm 40: 7-10, 17

"Here I am...God, to do your will is my delight…"

Unity was surely the theme of yesterday's Inauguration Ceremony. A word derived from the Latin "unitatem," meaning "oneness, sameness, agreement." Unity means to be in harmony, or one in Spirit.

And how can unity be promoted? First, open communication is encouraged among the individuals or groups seeking unity, and deep listening is essential. Team-building activities are shared. Common goals are sought out and developed. Problem-solving skills and techniques are implemented. And finally, celebration of each other's gifts, the milestones along the way, and the ultimate achievement of reaching a unified state.

This is a process much like Mary of Magdala, Trinity Lutheran, and Saint Paul's Episcopal, used to arrive at our joint covenant.We as a nation need unity for survival. A movement that seeks tangible change and creates a future of hope. One that builds community, not enemies.

"Here I am... God to do your will is my delight…" Let us seek and find ways in our everyday lives to foster unity.

Please listen to the hymn, "God of Love, We've Known Division," (link below) for guidance and inspiration on this path.

Amen

God of Love, We've Known Division

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Mary of Magdala - Prayer Gathering This Week

You are invited

We the people of Mary of Magdala, ECC invite you to join in a 15-minute daily Vespers service at 4:30 pm to pray for our nation, as well as gratitude for the changes we are seeing.

We will ask the Holy Spirit each day for guidance and strength to help us during

this stressful time, with opportunities for both communal and personal prayers. We hope you will join us in this important work. -- Cathy Engel

Monday - Friday: 4:30 p.m.

Daily Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84580449766?pwd=a0Q4bkdZa0hKeHVmcDJjTkZ5WjBaQT09

Meeting ID: 845 8044 9766

Passcode: Prayer

Audio (via phone):

+1 669 900 6833 ID: 845 8044 9766#

Sunday Service Schedule & Recordings

Jan 24- Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - Morning Mass at 11:00 a.m.

**Drive-up Communion distributed after Mass**

Answering God’s call on right living

Presider - Pastor Jane Reina

Jan 31- Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 5:00 p.m.

**Community Chat at 4:30 p.m.

Listening to God’s voice

Presider - Father Don Sutton

Feb 7 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

**Annual Meeting Immediately Following the Service**

Presider - Father Teri Harroun

Sunday Service Recordings

View our Sunday service Jan 17, 2021 Here is a printed version to assist with prayer and a recording of just the homily by Fr Michael Nicosia.

For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage . Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com

Click here to visit the Mary of Magdala, ECC website