Saturday, Sept. 20, Mancini Bowl in Graceada Park, 8am: registration, 9am: walk
Walk to raise awareness about suicide.
Saturday, Sept. 20, Mancini Bowl in Graceada Park, 8am: registration, 9am: walk
Walk to raise awareness about suicide.
The interest in and possibility of a labyrinth at our church actually began around 2000, when members Sandy Sample, Ken Schroeder, and Doris Scanlon (among others) began information gathering, learning about, and visiting labyrinths near and far.
There are several factors contributing to the reinvigorated interest and goal of realizing a labyrinth on our property at this particular time: Doris’s daughters, Lucinda and Melinda, contributed seed money from her estate; the corner property, now devoid of lawn, offers the space necessary to accommodate a labyrinth and the labyrinth itself provides an actual practice of release, meditative insight, renewal and empowerment for whomever is open to its path; as our Year of Unity begins we see the labyrinth project as one worthy of focus that will connect us to the wider community.
We have had five meetings to date and are already making significant progress toward educating ourselves about labyrinths (Erin King is extremely knowledgeable); field trips to see a variety of styles and materials used in labyrinths that are fairly close to us; access to information about a similar project nearing completion at Church of the Brethren (Ken Schroeder); understanding what our grounds will accommodate and the preparation necessary (Samantha and Tami Bennett’s expertise). Along the way we plan to contact a labyrinth consultant who can give us more guidance and expert assistance.
We will keep the congregation fully informed about our direction and progress. We are all available to hear your ideas and thoughts and answer questions. We are very excited about bringing this project to fruition for all to experience and share.
Formed in late Spring 2014, the Labyrinth Committee is working toward the goal of installing a Chartres-type labyrinth on College Avenue’s grounds. The committee members are: Samantha Bennett, Tami Bennett, Erin King, Melinda Kopp (Chair), Rickie Jean Langerman, Mitchell Mesimer, Sandy Sample, Pastor Michael Schiefelbein, and Ken Schroeder.
Long-time College Avenue member Helen Ingham has passed away. A memorial will be held at Allen Mortuary at noon on Saturday, July 12 to honor and remember her life.
Wednesday, June 25, 11am – 9pm
Please plan to join us on Wednesday, June 25th from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Chevy’s Fresh Mex Restaurant on Standiford Ave. in Modesto for Family Promise Fiesta Day. Chevy’s will donate 20% of the sales from everyone who brings in a Family Promise event flyer for lunch and dinner.
Spread the word and plan to join the Fiesta! It’s a fun and delicious way to support the mission of Family Promise as we continue to empower local families to overcome
FamilyPromiseFiestaDay Flyer
Sunday, June 29
Come celebrate the installation of new pastor Liz Armstrong at Angels Camp United Church of Christ.
Sunday, July 6, 3pm, Sanctuary
Come celebrate and support Casey Tinnin, our in-care ordination candidate, as he preaches during a traditional ordination event called his Ecclesiastical Council.
Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
When: Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22 • Meet at the church at 2pm Friday to caravan.
What: Cabin camping at Pinecrest Lake
Why: To grow, connect, and dream together!
Who: Ages 18 – 35, no children
Cost: $25
Signup by June 15 • Email [email protected]
What to Bring:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Supersonic Enneagram Session
Tuesday, June 10, 7pm – 9pm, Youth Building
Instructor Michael Schiefelbein has been trained and certified to teach by the Enneagram Institute. For more information, go to www.enneagraminstitute.com.
We are called to be a welcoming, nurturing, community of faith, gathered to celebrate and share God’s love. Empowered by the Spirit of God, we struggle to live the teachings of Jesus Christ in our broken world, seeking joy and justice for all creation.