Citylights Community

Citylights Update (upcoming Sabbath: July 28, 2012)

Hello Lights,

Last Saturday, July 21, we concluded our “Psychology, Anthropology, Theology, and Commonsensology of Why Good People Are Divided by Religion and Politics,” looking at and wrestling with Matthew 7:3-5 in the age of polarization. The series has been inspired by the latest and loaded book by Jonathan Haidt titled “Righteous Mind.” Reverend Vince brought us sheer joy with new songs! If you want to learn more from Jonathan Haidt here is a site full of links including Bill Moyers, Stephen Colbert, Fresh Air: http://people.virginia.edu/~jdh6n/

This coming Saturday, July 28, (last Sabbath together before our August Sabbatical), will be facilitated by Tanja Dejanova, thinking about and experiencing, “I, God, and Community.” Here is a blurb from Tanja. Notice that we need everyone to participate in preparation for the service:

On the 28th we’ll be focusing on two things that all of us love: community and rest. I’d like for the service to take place with no chairs or table set up, with as many blankets, pillows, and floor mats around our sanctuary as possible. We often talk about the sharing part of our service stretching out “too long” – well, this time it can’t go too long! After all, we’ll be doing a whole month’s worth of it. (Not that you all won’t see each other during August, but however figuratively we’re getting separated from this community that we love, I think it should be noted). We’ll sing songs, stretch, read the Bible, share communion. I’d love to share one or more Bible quotes about community, how we build a relationship with God through and as a part of a larger “body of Christ,” yet how vital it is for us to go with God “by yourselves, to a quiet place and get some rest.” I’m not really sure what I would say about this, but I’ve been looking at some Bible texts … We need your help here: Please bring blankets, mats, pillows, as well as texts, poems, prayers, things, and thoughts to share!

Our last Yoga class for the season was this Saturday, July 21! We start in the Fall, Sept 15, and will continue every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45. Stay tuned!

We will have August sabbatical and come together again on Sept 8. During that time, anyone form CL is welcome to organize outings, potlucks, trips, events and send me the info which I can distribute to all. July 28 will be our last service at Quaker place before the break.

We will soon need Meals on Wheels for McCashes. We will need to organize swiftly, once the baby happens. Everyone on standby!

We would like to organize a system by which young children will be served appropriately to their age and needs as a part of Citylights. I will be sending an email to all parents and those interested to help. If you would like to be included, let me know.