Parents Morning Group :: Thursday, May 15, 9:30 am

This is a new group for parents with children of all ages to gather for fellowship, devotion and conversation about family life and faith.  Childcare will be provided.  For more information, contact Michaela McDonald or Chris Braudaway-Bauman.

Red Cross Blood Drive :: Thursday, May 15, 2-7 pm

The American Red Cross will be conducting a community blood drive in Village Common.  You can make an appointment by going to www.redcross.org/donate/give or calling 800-448-3543.  Walk-ins will also be welcomed.  This event is sponsored by our Health and Healing Ministry.

Dinner and Conversation with The Rev. Dr. Craig Rennebohm :: Thursday, May 15, 7 pm

Craig, founder of Mental Health Chaplaincy in Seattle, will share stories from his work and his book, Souls in the Hands of a Tender God, a hopeful meditation on giath in a broken world.  There is no charge for the program but donations will be taken to help cover the cost of dinner.  Please rsvp to Tricia or call  781-235-1988 x 17.

Race Dialogues :: Monday, May 19, 7 pm

Please join us at our partner church, Charles Street AME Church, as we discuss Barack Obama’s recent speech on race in America, A More Perfect Union, and some of Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright Jr.’s sermons.  Contact Tricia in order to receive reading materials prior to the event. 

Zambia Mission Trip Request School and Art Supplies :: Now through June 15

Leaving on June 22 to Zambia, there will be a mission trip to see how we might make a difference in the lives of the orphans in the village of Fumbelo.  We are working with Community Without Borders, whose primary focus is to improve the lives of these children orphaned by AIDS through building and supplying schools.  Donations may be dropped of in the Cloister.

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