Summer is not yet over, but oh – the rain has been beautiful! It feels like everything with roots is no longer thirsty, and I feel the same way. I know it will get hot again soon, for at least a few more weeks, but it feels different now. That’s how things should be when seasons shift and move.
Seasonal changes are underway at the Fellowship too. This Sunday, August 25, is the last of our Summer Services – and we’ll be outside, weather permitting. (So far the predictions look good). It may be cool – bring layers. And given the spike in Covid again – I’m glad we can be outside.
The following Sunday, September 1, there will be no Sunday Service. We’ve been taking that Sunday as a break for several years. Not to worry if you think you’ll miss togetherness – come to the Saturday August 31 Pop Up Parking Lot Rummage sale and to the Monday September 2 Annual Tuna Roast Picnic (in Avery Park). Find out more about both in these weekly announcements and please sign up to help!
On Sunday September 8 we’ll regather with the Annual Joining of the Waters Ceremony — an intergenerational service. All are invited to bring a small amount of water from someplace that’s important to you, as we consider the gifts of water and autumn and a new Fellowship year ahead.
On September 15, we’ll start the new church year theme of Ancestors, Descendants and Us – How Shall We Live Now? Spirit Play for children, and YRUU for teens will re-commence on this day as well.
The last two weeks in September we’ll be hosting the minister of our Transylvanian Partner Congregation, Rev. Katalin Szasz-Cserey, and her son Mate. She’ll help us learn more about our Transylvanian ancestors and modern partners, and will be with us to rededicate our Memorial Garden on Sept. 29.
So many beautiful things coming our way in September. Until then, may blessings of summer days and harvests, blessings of friends and community, blessings of this circle of care and support – be yours, and may you pass them on to as many others as you can.
See you Sunday – Jill
