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Monday, April 24, 2023
Native American Ministries Sunday
Yesterday was one of the six special Sundays observed in global The United Methodist Church. Learn more about the need for Native American Ministries Sunday gifts and how those gifts are used here. You can make a Native American Ministries Sunday gift on our Giving page by selecting “Give to Native American Ministries Sunday” from the first dropdown menu.
When a child comes out to their family, it often raises many questions for both the child and for the family.
For example:
What does it mean for the family when a child comes out to their parents?
What does it mean for the parents’ relationship to their church?
What does it mean for the parents’ own faith?
How do parents navigate their own “coming out” after their children have come out to them?
What is the impact on you and your family and especially your LGBTQ+ child with the disaffiliation process taking place currently in some UM congregations?
The sessions are designed to provide a safe space where questions and concerns can be dealt with openly and honestly.
Wednesdays, April 19, 26, May 3, and May 10
This session of the class will be held on Zoom. The meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and conclude by 8:30 p.m.
If you want to participate in the class, please email Jim at jwaugh3@mac.com. Put “Kids Class” in the Subject line. A few days prior to the class session, you will receive a Zoom invitation from Jim for the sessions.
The Rev. Jim Waugh, retired pastor in the West Ohio Conference, will lead the group. Jim and his wife, Carol, have an adult daughter, Lisa, who came out to them over twenty years ago. Jim served a four-year term as the chair of the Parents Reconciling Network Board (a group related to the Reconciling Ministries Network). If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to email Jim at jwaugh3@mac.com.
This Week’s Calendar
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — Church Office Open
Monday–Saturday: 12:00 p.m. — 501 AA Group | Room 306
Monday: 6:30 p.m. — Volleyball League | Gymnasium
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. — Manna Café | Jim Thomas Hall
Wednesday: 7:45 p.m. — Personnel Subcommittee | Zoom
Thursday: 7:00 p.m. — Heart-to-Heart NA Group | Room 306
Thursday: 7:30 p.m. — Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room, Sanctuary
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. — Livestream & in-person Worship | Sanctuary
Sunday: 12:15 p.m. — Ringers on Broad Rehearsal | Sanctuary
If you weren’t able to join us for Worship on Sunday, below are a few quick links to portions you may be interested in viewing.
