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  September 12, 2014    
  eNewsletter from
  EVOLVEChesapeake

 

Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community

  

Christianity Beyond Convention
IN THIS ISSUE
September 14th Sacred Gathering
An Excerpt from "Rabbi Jesus"
Pantry Shelves Empty!
U.C.C. Forum
Open Arms
Fall Community Meeting October 19th
Brene Brown speaks on Vulnerability
Chant Circle
U.C.C.A. Community Dinner by B.E.S.T.
People's Climate March
September Covenant Dates
"From Erine"
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September 14, 2014
 
Celebrating the
Thirteenth Sunday on the
Path of Awe and Wonder
and the
Sixteenth Anniversary of the Founding of 
Evolve Chesapeake 
Creation Spirituality Community
CCCS Sphere

Reflection by Pastor Wayne Schwandt

Gathering Leaders:
Set-up/Put away: Sylvia Oliva
Greeter/Usher: Dave Miller
Reader/Communion Assistant: Suzie Robertson
Offering Invitation: Scott Bowling 
Community Hour: John Petrosillo and Tim Mortimer 
 
Sunday, September 14, the Rabbi Jesus Book Group will hold its final session from 4:00 - 5:30 at Annapolis Friends Meeting House.  All are welcome!
 
 
THE PANTRY SHELVES ARE EMPTY!  Please bring
a food staple or personal care product such as toothpaste, laundry detergent, dish soap, etc. when you come to Sacred Gathering. They will be taken to  our usual food bank in Anne Arundel County.  
Forum on the United Church of Christ (U.C.C.) 
Sunday, September 21 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM
The Rev. Ryan Sirmons and Parishioners
The Rev. Ryan Sirmons, Pastor of the U.C.C. of Annapolis, along with some members of his Church will present a forum to help us under- stand the theology, practice and organiza- tion of the United Church of Christ. Each family in our community may pick up a resource book as background for our discussion. Please see Pastor Wayne for that.  The book is entitled What matters to you? Matters to us: engaging six vital themes of our faith.  The forum will 
be from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the Annapolis Friends Meeting House.
Open Arms Returns September 30 
We look forward to meeting Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 P.M.  Come for dinner and discussion about our invitation to become a ministry of the United Church of Christ of Annapolis.  We can continue our discussion of the book, "What matters to you? matters to us."  For further information contact Pastor Wayne at SchwandtW@aol.com.  Everyone welcome!
Be ours a religion which, like sunshine, goes everywhere; 
its temple, all space; 
its shrine, the good heart; 
its creed, all truth; 
its ritual, works of love. 

We each have within us
The wisdom, grace, strength and power
To heal, grow and flourish
Like a beautiful lotus flower
Rising above the dark waters of our lives
To share our light with the world
                                                                                                    Syma

EVOLVE CHESAPEAKE'S FALL COMMUNITY MEETING

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 3:30 to 5:30 PM
in Annapolis Friends Meeting House,
Worship Room

Please mark your calendars and come.  Among the agenda items will be votes concerning affiliation with the United Church of Christ of Annapolis and our proposed 2015 budget. 

ALL COMPANIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING AND PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION, BUT ONLY MEMBERS MAY VOTE.  
 
A gem I found on TED talks: 
Brene Brown in June 2010 speaks of:
Brené Brown studies human connection - our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.                                     - Sylvia
 Chant Circle Sunday, September 28 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM 
at Annapolis Friends Meeting House
 
UCCA Community Dinner at 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 18

The United Church of Christ of Annapolis, 8 Carvel Circle, Edgewater, MD will have a dinner catered by the B.E.S.T. (Bringing Employment Success
B.E.S.T. at U.C.C.A.
Training) Program of the Light House Shelter and in support of the Light House.  It will be at 6:30 PM in their Canton Hall.  Evolve Chesapeake is invited!  Menu: Caprese salad, meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable medley, grape tomato confit, and chocolate swirl cheese cake.  Price: $10 for adults and $4 for those 16 and younger.  RSVP to office@uccannapolis.org or call at (410) 266-8596 x 200.

PEOPLE'S CLIMATE MARCH NEW YORK CITY, SEPTEMBER 21
Message from Interfaith Power & Light 

What is the People's Climate March?
The People's Climate March will be the largest climate justice mobilzation in history! Half a million people (or more, with your help!) will be gathering in New York City to tell world leaders not to wait a minute longer to take serious action on climate. The People's Climate March is just two days before a special UN summit to bring together heads of state, including President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping, to talk seriously about climate change.
Can't make it to NYC?    
Tell U.S. leaders they must take moral leadership on climate and take the lead on a global climate treaty. Sign the Faith Climate
Petition to make sure our community's voice is loud and clear.  

September Covenant Dates         
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Covenant Dates       
Sept    4    Karl D. Walker Death (2008)
Sept  11    Marvin Roger Woods Death (2001)
Sept  13    Janice Creamer & Cherly Lanore Civil Union in CT (2007)
Sept  15    Laura Cooper Birthday
Sept  17    Rick Stewart Birthday
Sept  19    Dennis L. Myers Death (2011)
Sept  20    Justin Michael Abell Birthday (2001)
Sept  23    William E. Riley Birthday
Sept  28    Glen O. Van Steenburg Death (1999)

From Erine  
Erine Sedicum
My "Me, Myself, and I" experience...at Fort McHenry
            


                                           
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Check out the books and photo cards. 
On our Welcome Table in the lobby there are books for sale by
Photo by Rick Dove
Bruce Chilton, Matthew Fox, John Shelby Spong, Marcus Borg and others.  You'll also find Rick Dove's large selection of nature photography.  See one of his photos at the right.  Rick's 5 x 7 
photo cards are $3 and his matted photographs are $10.            

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.   
Creation Spirituality Communities is a network of communities ranging from intentional groups to alternative churches, which are grounded in the tenents of Creation Spirituality and revere the sacredness of all creation. Through study, ritual, celebration and action, these communities support justice, compassion, transforma- tion and sustainability for the Universe and for all living beings.  It is both tradition and movement, celebrated by mystics and agents of social change from every age and culture.
To join our online community, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community,
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