We’re living in polarizing times that tempt us to fall into patterns of violence, judgement, and “othering” in our words and actions. What an opportunity to intentionally develop our capacities for love in its many forms. Here are just a few examples of what is being offered this month:
Our latest offering in the Health and Happiness Series for the benefit of the health and well being of us all:
- Sun, Feb 9, 4-5:30 PM: The Best and Worst of Popular Diets…How to Meet our Nutrition Needs and support Long term health for Body and Planet, Speaker: Catherine Kessler, RDN, CDE.
Our justice and witness team’s offerings during black history month:
- Racists Anonymous first meeting Feb 2. Thanks to our those who took part in our initial meeting! We will explore next steps, and here is the electronic copy of the handouts shared at our first meeting.
- Movie night/potluck events
- I am Not your Negro Friday, Feb 21, 6:30-9:30
- Cry the Beloved Country Friday, Feb 28, 6 – 9
Love/ music/poetry in worship:
- Music during and after church service with “TheSingerandtheSongwriter”, Sun Feb 16th
- Distribution of Skyline’s Love Poems in “Poetry Aplenty in 2020” Sun, Feb 16
Love of the most vulnerable, as evidenced in our justice work:
- Food of God, meals served to people in need, once a month (Nancy Taylor)
- Nueva Esperanza preschool education for children from Guatemala (Mirtha Ninayahuar)
Love of learning and growing in our faith with our spiritual life team:
- Learning to Pray, Rev Jerri Handy Feb 23 after service
- Brian McLaren book study, March 1
Love is at the core of who we are at Skyline. – it under-girds our extravagant welcome. This week we will celebrate the themes of salt, light, and righteousness… I leave you with a prayer reminding us of why we gather together.
Let the Mystery of God draw us in:Beautiful, Just, Merciful!Let the Wisdom of God surprise us:Vulnerable, Powerful, Searching!Let the Glory of God shine through our work:Salty, Bright and Good!In the Mystery, the Wisdom, the Glory of GodLet us worship!
