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pastor's note
I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of the heat. My plants are dying. My cats scream at me to go out on the balcony, but it’s way too hot to prop the door open for them. I want to go on walks, but I’m so sick of sweating by the end of the day that it’s just easier to stay in my air conditioned home. All of my various health struggles are worse in the heat. It feels harder to move and think and be a human when I’m sticky and disgusting and hot. And everyone (including me) seems to be more on edge. I’m grateful to live on the island where we at least get a breeze most of the time, but it’s still just so hot.
However, I don’t want to be grumpy and resentful all the time. Because we still have at least a couple months of this heat. I came across a poem about July on social media the other day. It goes like this:
Nobody writes about July maybe because
this heat is hard to romanticize.
It’s not tender like springtime or crisp like fall air.
It presses in and sticks to your skin.
Maybe July isn’t meant to be written about.
Maybe it’s meant to be felt deeply.
But I promise that there’s magic here
if you take the time to look closely.
-Lyla Wren
Where do you find magic in July? Maybe it’s a dip in the ocean or a pool. Maybe it’s the first sip of a cold drink when you really need it. Maybe it’s a slower pace or extra family time or a fun vacation. Maybe it’s longer days and more daylight in the evenings. Maybe it’s that special kind of book that qualifies as a “beach read.” Whatever it is for you, I hope you can find some special summer magic this week.
-Pastor Julia
However, I don’t want to be grumpy and resentful all the time. Because we still have at least a couple months of this heat. I came across a poem about July on social media the other day. It goes like this:
Nobody writes about July maybe because
this heat is hard to romanticize.
It’s not tender like springtime or crisp like fall air.
It presses in and sticks to your skin.
Maybe July isn’t meant to be written about.
Maybe it’s meant to be felt deeply.
But I promise that there’s magic here
if you take the time to look closely.
-Lyla Wren
Where do you find magic in July? Maybe it’s a dip in the ocean or a pool. Maybe it’s the first sip of a cold drink when you really need it. Maybe it’s a slower pace or extra family time or a fun vacation. Maybe it’s longer days and more daylight in the evenings. Maybe it’s that special kind of book that qualifies as a “beach read.” Whatever it is for you, I hope you can find some special summer magic this week.
-Pastor Julia
get involved
Paint Night
Join us at the church on Wednesday, July 16th, at 6:30pm downstairs in Stokes Hall for paint night! We'll be providing the supplies and direction on how to paint a summer beach scene with acrylic paint. All skill levels and ages are welcome. You're free to paint along with Ezra's instruction, or do your own thing. Sign up HERE to let us know that you're coming. Please wear clothes you don't mind potentially getting paint on and come ready to make some art! See you there!


July Meals
We still have a couple of dates that need filled. Are you part of a group that wants to help us feed our hungry neighbors? Consider providing food for lunch on a Tuesday or Thursday or breakfast on a Sunday morning! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we need volunteer groups to bring in lunch for about 120 people and serve it from 10:30am - noon. On Sunday mornings, we ask volunteers to bring breakfast for 50 people and serve at 9am. Sign up HERE. Contact Amy for more details.
Want to Share Your Story?
In the spirit of curiosity and community (two of our core values), we believe that story telling is a powerful way to get to know each other. We’re inviting you to share your story with Central. We are looking for quick glimpses into your life to be shared during Sunday service. Not sure what to talk about? Not a public speaker? No worries! Our brilliant Care Team coordinator, Alex, will walk you through the process and find the best outlet that works for you. Email Alex.


Food Distribution
*This month’s event is happening on the 4th Monday of July*
Join us on Monday, July 28th, starting at 3pm for this month's food distribution. We'll meet in the north parking lot of Moody Methodist Church (2803 53rd St.) to pack groceries and register clients, and then at 5pm, we'll load groceries into cars. Come for any or all of that time!
Join us on Monday, July 28th, starting at 3pm for this month's food distribution. We'll meet in the north parking lot of Moody Methodist Church (2803 53rd St.) to pack groceries and register clients, and then at 5pm, we'll load groceries into cars. Come for any or all of that time!
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