July is here, and summer has decided to quit its see-sawing, and actually arrive. I hope you are staying cool and hydrated in this humid Wisconsin heat. Weather permitting, we will worship outside for the 8 a.m. service this Sunday. The following week (July 13) we will be outdoors for 10 a.m. (if the weather allows).
St. Mary’s is a wonderful community that I feel blessed to be a part of, but I do want to ask you all for caution before you share other people’s contact information. When I hear about someone who has a prayer request, I will ask them for their permission before adding the name to the St. Mary’s list. Likewise, if you think that someone would be interested in an event (especially a political event), please check with them first before adding their name to an email list.
I think we are at our best when we make room for a wide range of social and political beliefs, realizing that we all worship and follow the same God. While I heartily encourage social and political engagement (don’t forget to vote!), I would never want anyone to feel pressure from me or another St. Mary’s member to vote for one candidate or another. Likewise, before starting a political conversation at church, I would ask that you check in with the participants to make sure that they are willing to join you in that conversation.
Church can be a wonderful place to share ideas with one another, but I would ask that we check in with one another so no one feels that they have to remain silent on their own beliefs or listen to uninvited opposing beliefs. Thank you!
Summer continues to hum along (please see the upcoming events below).
Prayers and Blessings,
Mother Pippa
Mark your calendar:
July 6 – Outdoor Service at 8 a.m.
July 13 – Outdoor Service at 10 a.m.
July 19 – Adopt a Highway at 9 a.m.
July 25-27 – Derby Days in Dousman
July 29 – Welcome Walk at 10 a.m.
July 30 – Homebrewed Faith at 7 p.m. at Johnny Pizzas
August 3 – Mother Pippa on Vacation (Deacon Chuck Officiating)
August 10 – Mother Pippa on Vacation (Mother Mary Trainor Officiating)
August 16 – Kayak Trip
August 17 – Outdoor Service at 8 a.m.
August 23 – Rummage Sale
August 24 – Outdoor Service at 10 a.m.
August 27 – Homebrewed Faith at 7 p.m. at Johnny Pizzas