A Word from Laura: Come and See
Dear Western Friends,
On behalf of all the church leaders preparing for Sunday mornings this fall, in the words of Christ, I invite you, “Come and see:”
· What makes Western a courageous community, whether you seek courage yourself or seek to join others in courageous action;
· How we grow spiritually and serve God in Foggy Bottom when we gather, in-person, to worship, learn and serve, called together as the Body of Christ;
· How God’s Spirit grows unity in our diversity and hope through our communal responses to racism, Christian nationalism and social injustice.
On behalf of the session, deacons, and worship ministry team, we invite you and all our neighbors to join us September 11 and Sundays this fall, as we return to worship at 11 am. Adult education and choir will begin at 9:45, with children’s Sunday School as children depart after the Time with Children in worship. On the 11th your leaders want to invite you personally to come and sing, to come and serve, to come and join the Spirit at work!
Before worship this fall, we’ll gather in the Courtyard Room at 10:45 so that we can get reacquainted – before we worship together. We’ll continue wearing masks and name tags – no pressure if you can’t recognize a friend behind a mask! As in the “before times,” we’ll share coffee hour afterwards, with additional opportunities for bible study and new member groups.
While we’ll continue on-line worship for those unable to be with us, we want everyone who is able to join in-person. Western’s spiritual vitality depends on full participation of everyone according to our abilities; you are an essential part of us!
Wondering how to find out more? Please stay tuned to our weekly email and social media.
Curious about how to support Western’s ministry through a one-time volunteer opportunity? To bring finger food for coffee hour, contact Laura Wilcox lwilcox1606@gmail.com. To serve as a welcoming host for members and friends on a Sunday morning, contact Dave Escobar davidernestoescobar@gmail.com.
Even – and especially - in these chaotic times, we believe that Jesus calls each of us as individuals and all of us together to “come and see” - to grow on this faith journey as together we live into God’s love and justice. You are essential. If you have a concern, question or pastoral need, please be in touch with me, a member of session or deacons, or a church connector.
Grace and peace as we live with courage, growing together in divine love and justice,
Laura Cunningham