We are approaching the halfway point of the Easter season. Our Gospel readings now switch from stories of Easter Day to the identity of Jesus – those famous “I am” statements in the Gospel of John. What is your identity? If you were to craft some statements such as “I am the good shepherd,” “I am the true vine,” or “I am the light of the world,” what might you claim? How does that relate to your connection to Jesus?
I hope you will join a community discussion focused on the book Think Again by Adam Grant. 2024 promises to be a year full of disagreement and conflict as we study the serious topics facing us in the April, August and November elections. As we all try to find the right way forward, have we paused to ask, “How do I decide what is right?”
Think Again by Adam Grant aims to do just that. While not advocating for a particular position or belief, Grant walks people through how we make our decisions, and how we rethink them. In a year that could bring stress and turmoil, how can we instead work to discuss the issues that matter so deeply to us with compassion and love? Without trying to bend people to our position, how can we objectively look at our own beliefs and values, reexamining them as necessary.
Three Pillars (314 East Village Court) is hosting three discussions on April 30, May 1, and May 8. We will have a light meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by a discussion at 6 p.m.
I hope you will grab a copy and join us.
Finally, I want to thank everyone who has donated to my discretionary account. These are funds given into my care, and I use them to provide emergency help to local families. Generally, this means buying food and gas cards. I always have a long list of folks asking for help, and it is lovely to be able to help them in such a concrete way. Thank you for your generosity, it is much appreciated.
Please keep an eye out for upcoming events, including:
April 30/May 1/May 8 – Think Again Discussion, 6 p.m. at Three Pillars
May 4 – Diocesan Convention for Trialogue Vote
May 5 – Bike Blessing at 9 a.m.
May 5 – Clean Up Sunday
May 12 – Mother’s Day, Coffee Hour hosted by St. Mary’s Men
May 18 – Adopt a Highway at 9 a.m.
May 19 – Pentecost with a Special Coffee Hour, hosted by Community Life
May 26 – Graduation Sunday
May 29 – Homebrewed Faith at 7 p.m. at Rosati’s
Prayers and Blessings,
Mother Pippa