Book Study: 2nd Wednesdays: August 10: pgs. 100-150.

The Sum of Us (355 pgs.) we meet in zoom the 2nd Wed. of month @ 50 pages:

June 8: p. 1-50.

July 13: p. 50-100. (Thank you Peg & Charles!)

August 10: p. 100-150. (Last with Pastor Lauren.)

September 14: p. 150-200.

October 12: p. 200-250.

November 9: p. 250-300.

December 14: p. 300-355.

We will also use Rev. Dr. William Barber's short book sermon We Are Called to Be a Movement.

We might jump back up to 2nd & 4th Wednesdays again later in fall, once its too chilly for picnics?

Send Lauren any questions!

You are Not Alone

You are Not Alone:

"Hope Beyond Roe: A Service of Gathering and Lament" was one way Keystone gathered this past week, with many across the UCC.  Know you are not alone in your feelings, and you are part of a community of prayer and hope that has a long history of showing up, and will continue to do so.  You may find solidarity in watching some of this recording of this online service here.

Long before the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, the United Church of Christ, by action of the General Synod, affirmed the right of every individual to follow their personal religious and moral convictions regarding their reproductive healthcare. We continue to stand by this conviction today. This religious and moral agency includes the autonomy of birthing people to decide whether to complete or terminate a pregnancy.  You can find them here: Our Synod resolutions and God loves and cares for people who have abortions, and so does the United Church of Christ. We believe all people have the right to make their own decisions about their bodies and medical treatment. We believe women have an inalienable right to shape the direction of their lives as they see fit, and no institution established by humankind should supersede such freedom.

We will stand with you in protest. We will kneel with you in prayer. And we will maintain our commitment to educate people about abortion access and safe medically supported reproductive healthcare. Now and always, we remain firm in the knowledge that all are beloved of God, and this cause is right and holy.

(excerpted from our UCC officers.)

Wed. June 29: Wash Cloth Drive & Update on next homeless outreach plans in progress

Bring a pack of new wash cloths… Bring your supper snack... & Gather at church playground in person!

Wash cloth drive

June 29: Washcloth drive + Keystone supper out back: hear about new outreach plans in progress

Wed. eve fellowship!  Outreach Update @ Keystone Playground & Washcloth Drive.

Rita will share about new homeless outreach plans in progress.

The 5th Wednesday of June, bring your supper over to the church playground, as we discuss plans beyond Sacred Heart.  Rita (in step with Barb and Michelle) will be bringing several updates from our  new homeless outreach planning in progress.  Come hear where we are at; bring your questions; we will be sketching some of what is unfolding as we have been shifting with Sacred Heart, and alongside Tent City, and we also have some new directions growing.  Our next outreach season will surely carry our marks for:  local, do-able, & collegial!  We are looking forward to June 29 as a short gathering for learning & fellowship & supper together.  & It is also a washcloth drive for the Urban Rest Stop.  Bring any  donation of new washcloths.  Kid- friendly, out back at church (all outside.) If you want to grab your meal at the farmers market, it is open across the street!

Wednesday June 29, in person

5:30-6:30 pm

Previous Wednesday Eve Supper Workshops have been:

Button Making for demonstrating together as Keystone.

Sacred Heart Shelter Ministry update, with Selena.

Social Media Training with Yuki.

Lauren, Rita, Barb, Michelle and more have hosted.  Talk to Lauren!  Next up:  the 5th Wednesday of August!  Save the date:  August 31 @ 5:30-6:30 pm 

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