Services for January

Each new year is a beginning. It’s a time when we take stock, form intentions, make resolutions. Perhaps this process is asking, essentially, “Which door will I choose?” There are many doors. Some may be obvious; some may be hidden; some may be accessible only after a hard trek. The choice, though, should not be about how easy or difficult it is to reach the door—or about how many others are flocking to it. The choice is personal and should arise from spiritual health, a desire for positive growth, and a deep need to live the soul’s most cherished values. There are many doors.

~ Rev. Jaye

Soulful Breakfast

Worship Team
January 4

Curious about the Soul Matters Study group? Experience an informal service, as we share an informal potluck breakfast with each other while exploring the January theme of Resistance. Please bring an easy dish to share. The Soul Matters group leaders, Laura Paligo and Sara Brinkerhoff, will join Kim Roberts in leading the service.

Heart of a Child

Rev. Jaye Brooks
January 11

When we see the need for social change, it’s human nature to think, “But what can I do? I’m just an ordinary person.” The story of Liberian child hero Jimmie Weeks who began resisting injustice at the age of 16 offers inspiration to us all.

Second Sunday Collection
A potluck luncheon follows the service

We The People

Rev. Jaye Brooks
January 18

Who is included in We the People, the iconic words that begin the preamble of the US Constitution? In this service for all ages that honors the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we consider how those three word have inspired people since the founding of our republic.

Martin Luther King Day Service

John Morter
January 19, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

The topic of this year’s Martin Luther King Day Service is The Role of the US Postal Service in Civil Rights. John Morter is a former US employee who worked for the Bel Air Post Office and will tell how the US Postal Service has displayed significant actions in addressing civil rights. More information can be found HERE.

How to Change the World in Quiet Ways

Worship Team
January 25

Inspired by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun’s book, we will consider ideas from Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways.