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  April 3, 2014    
  eNewsletter from
  EVOLVEChesapeake

 

   Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community   

 

We proclaim the promise of the rainbow,  
  the promise of Creation's sustaining love,    
determined to let no barriers, not gender, not sexuality,
not race, not age, not riches, nor lack, nor any human fear,
pull apart what our God has brought together in faith and love.

~ from "A Litany of Freedom and Pride"
IN THIS ISSUE
April 6th Sacred Gathering
Food Bank
"Jesus in the 1st and 21st Centuries"
April Covenant Dates
"Rabbi Jesus" Book Group Meeting
7th Point of Progressive Christianity
Try the $5 iGive Challenge
LGBT Wedding Expo
More Ways to Support our Ministry
Creation Spirituality Communities
From Erine
Find Us on Facebook
Our Business Sponsors
Chuck Riley
Chuck makes a donation  to Evolve Chesapeake from every commission received through our community!  For your real estate needs in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, or across the country contact:

   

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Check out Evolve Chesapeake's online bookstore at:
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Join our Sacred Gathering on Sundays normally at 6 PM at the Annapolis Friends Meeting House, 351 Dubois Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. Click here for directions. 
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 APRIL 6, 2014
 
  Third Sunday on the Path of Transformation 
Sacred Gathering at 6 PM
at Annapolis Friends Meeting House 
351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD

Reflection by the Rev. Dr. Wayne Schwandt
 
Gathering Leaders: 
Set-up/Put-away: Dave Miller  
Greeter/Usher: Tom Good and Rick Dove   
Reader/Communion Assistant: Kathy Baker   
Offering Invitation: Beth Lanier   
Community Hour: Potluck, All are Welcome!  
      
Christianity Beyond Convention!

 
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Please help the food bank if you can, by bringing along a food staple or personal care product such as soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent, etc. when you come to Sacred Gathering. It will be appreciated.

Jesus in the First and Twenty-First Centuries

April 4 -5, 2014
 

                                  

At Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church

3401 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, DC

 

What does the rediscovery of the historical Jesus and his vision of the reign of God mean for the heirs of the Christian tradition? Does this Jesus have any relevance for people who claim no allegiance to Christianity? The presenters offer their insights and engage participants in a discussion about the relationship of Christianity to contemporary politics, economics, and global power.  For more information or to register, click here.  

 

April Covenant Dates
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Covenant Days  

April   2  Tony Teano Birthday
April   3  The Rev. Kathy Baker Birthday
April   6  Robert Brian Eathorne Death (2013)
April   9  George H. Kresslein, Sr. Birthday (d. 1997)
April 14  Rick Dove and Tom Good Wedding (2011)
April 19  Esther Elizabeth Grosperrin Birthday (d. 1999)
April 19  Edward Lardizabal Birthday
April 20  Caroline Gaulke and Debbie Smith Holy Union (2002)
April 22  Daniel Teitjen Schellhorn Death (2008)
April 24  Andre Hill Birthday
April 24  Roy D. Woods Death (2005)
April 26  Zybia (Cy) Hosley Birthday (d. 2013)
April 26  Zybia (Cy) Hosley Ninetieth Birthday (2010)
April 26  Ralph Ferrante Death (2003)     


Next Book Group Meeting is Sunday, April 13

This will be our second meeting with "Rabbi Jesus."  Join us at Annapolis Friends Meeting House from 4:00 to 5:30 PM.  We will discuss Chapters 4 through 8.  It is especially interesting as some members of the United Church of Christ of Annapolis, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis and Annapolis Friends Meeting share in the discussion.


FROM THE 8 POINTS OF PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY:
Point 7.  By calling ourselves progressive, we mean that we are Christians who form ourselves into communities dedicated to equipping one another for the work we feel called to do:  striving for peace and justice among all people, protecting and restoring the integrity of all God's creation, and bringing hope to those Jesus called the least of his sister and brothers.

Try the April $5.00 iGive Challenge            

If iGive gets at least 1,000 new members a day during the month of April, it will donate $5 to Evolve Chesapeake for each new member that joins that month in support of Evolve Chesapeake.

In their best months, iGive gets 1,000 to 1,500 people joining each day.  So tell your friends about this good deal and we can meet the Challenge. There are over 1,400 participating stores and the average shopper raises $30 - $100 a year for their cause.  New members can sign up to support any cause, including our community, of course.  Joining is absolutely free and no purchase is necessary.  New members are only required to try the iGive button anytime before July 15th. 

   
If you have any questions, contact iGive at http://support.iGive.com. 

Why not share this with your friends!

 Evolve Chesapeake has earned $1,628.39 
through iGive as of April 3, 2014  

 'SAME LOVE, SAME RIGHTS' LGBT WEDDING EXPO  
Sunday May 4th, 2014 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM         

 

 Crowne Plaza Rockville, 3 Research Ct, Rockville, MD 20850       

You & your partner are invited to the 'Same Love, Same Rights' LGBT Wedding Expo in Rockville on Sunday, May 4th! Dozens of gay-friendly exhibitors will participate, eager to help you and your fiancee plan the ceremony of your dreams!  Photographers, DJs, Officiants, Wedding Planners, Venues, Jewelers, Invitations & more...  FREE Raffle Giveaways, LGBT-Planning Tips & Trends!

FREE TO ATTEND - Couples, singles, and allies interested in marriage rights are all invited.  Please RSVP through the website! www.SameLoveSameRights.com 

 

Rainbow Wedding Network, PO Box 2434, Weaverville, NC 28787; phone 828-645-8750    
More Ways to Support our Ministry  
Check out our Welcome Table in the lobby. There are books for sale by Bruce Chilton, Matthew Fox, John Shelby Spong, Marcus Borg, and others.  You'll also find Rick Dove's large selection of nature photography:  5x7 photocards @$3 and matted photographs @$10.  Buying these will help support Evolve Chesapeake's ministry.  See the camel at the bottom, a sample of Rick's "awe and wonder" photos . 
 
And remember, your used cell phones and empty ink jet and toner cartridges can also help fund our ministry.  These items fit nicely in the offering basket along with remembrance of time and talent you have offered to our ministries and your financial gifts.  Bring them to Gathering with you.  
You can become an individual member of Creation Spirituality Communities or sign up  as a participant in the online CSC logo smallcommunity for free. Join our online community, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community and take part in the discussion.  You can get more information and/or sign up by clicking on the following link: http://originalblessing.ning.com.  NOTE: This website is well worth checking out, with its interesting videos of Matthew Fox and others on different facets of Creation Spirituality.  You'll also find news of upcoming conferences and much more.
From Erine

 I had to write this, my inner child was coming out!

 

                                          The Gummi Story

Once upon a time there was a town called Gummyville.  There were
clear, red, yellow, orange, and green ones.  The mayor was Mr. Orange
and his wife, Mrs. Red.  Their children were clear, yellow, and green. 
This family of 5 loved their community and each other.  There was an
unseen evil force called Ms. Erine and she had plans for this community. 
One by one, two by two, and randomly this community disappeared into
her claw.  You could hear their cries for help but it was overshadowed by
her stomach saying, "Yum, Yum, Yum." 


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"Open your eyes to the wonderful things
that life is willing to show you."  ~ Rick Dove

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