The Seed Newsletter: April 9, 2023
Dear Christian Temple,
On Palm Sunday, we gathered together and talked about holding all of the emotions of life together at the same time; this is something that is completely human. That is life. Tomorrow, we gather for a remembrance that will cause us to do that same type of living in the tension. Tomorrow is Good Friday.
On this sacred day we will remember and we will mourn Jesus’ death together. Fortunately for all of us, we know that death is not the end of the story. But, we must mark this moment and remember this death because resurrection isn’t possible without it. That is life.
So, come join in tomorrow. This Good Friday service will be a somber remembrance but it will also be completely inclusive. If you would like to be involved in a small way there are many different ways to participate for people of all ages. Please, arrive 15 minutes early so that we can include you in the time of worship. There will be a children’s order of worship and children of all ages are invited to participate in the service itself. We will strip the altar and prepare the way for Sunday.
Speaking of Sunday, our Easter Sunrise Service begins at 8:30 and will be followed by breakfast, an egg hunt, a coffee bar, and a special worship service at 11:00. Invite your friends and come celebrate!
We will hold all of these emotions together.
Much love,
John
GOOD FRIDAY VOLUNTEERS
We need participants for our Good Friday service on April 7th (7PM). If you are able to help out, please arrive 15 minutes early to learn what your role will be that evening. There will be many simple and different ways that adults and children alike can participate as we get ready for Easter. Please contact Robin at the church office (410-747-2041, office@christiantemple.org) if you have any questions.
LECTIO AT LUNCH
Lectio at Lunch begins April 19th at 12pm on Zoom. Join us from your office or home for 45 minutes of lectio divina on the upcoming week's Gospel lesson. For more on the practice of lectio divina, click here. For questions, contact Katie@christiantemple.org.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION SHARED AT THE LISTENING LUNCHEON
Missed being able to attend the Listening Luncheon? Please use this link to view a PowerPoint presentation that was shared at the meeting.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12UMcYY0yHuIaR9FADUQeqYD98oI136i-/view
ATTENTION POTENTIAL GARDNERS
If you are interested in having a garden plot this summer please email Kim Junker at rio_jo@yahoo.com and she will assign you a plot. The plots are $10 a year which includes access to the church’s outdoor water source. The garden plots are located behind the church near the baseball diamond. The plots will need some extra TLC this season since they have been unused during the pandemic.
WOMEN'S RETREAT | MAY 6th | 10am-4:30pm
Join us as we embark upon a communal journey of lyrical listening that will include building relationships, breaking bread, and plenty of laughter. Sign up here.
THE ART OF AUGSBURG
On Friday, April 14 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm church members are invited to visit The Village at Augsburg to stop in to the afternoon exhibit of The Art at Augsburg. It has been planned by our member, Jane Byers, who moved there one year ago. She will have thirty of her watercolor and acrylic paintings on view and for sale with the proceeds placed in the Residents Care Fund. A variety of other creative projects of the Residents will also be on display.
CATONSVILLE GIVING CIRCLE
The Catonsville Giving Circle is sponsoring a free event to discuss human trafficking on April 17, 7-9 pm at Baltimore Co. Arts Guild Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane in Catonsville. Panel includes representatives from local agencies that support survivors in our community. Donations of women’s sanitary products will be collected. More info: CatonsvilleGiving@gmail.com
A NEW WAY TO CONTACT US!!
We have made a few changes to our email addresses... Feel free to reach out!
Katie Callaway- katie@christiantemple.org
John Callaway- john@christiantemple.org
Mark Wilson- mark@christiantemple.org
Kecia Johnson- kecia@christiantemple.org
Robin Picanso- office@christiantemple.org
COFFEE CONTAINERS NEEDED: URBAN HERBS PROGRAM
My Colleagues at the University of the District of Columbia use sustainable materials in their Urban Herbs Program. They are collecting coffee containers for a project. Students will grow their herbs in recyclable containers. They will paint and decorate the containers. The container can be any size and brand of coffee or similar containers. (pictures below)
Please save your coffee containers and bring them to church. There will be a collection box.
Thanks, Amy Luking (Please email amy.schweitzer@udc.edu with questions)
VOLUNTEER WITH THE KIDS!
We have the best opportunity before us: a whole lot of kids and a need for adults to help! Will you consider volunteering once a month (or even less often) to help Kecia wrangle and love our kids during Transformers? Click here to sign up
Transformers will not be in session this Sunday morning, April 9th!
We hope you have a very Happy Easter!
ZOOM LINKS!
Nine O' Clock Forum, Sundays (9 AM), Zoom Sessions Only
Wednesday Bible Study (9:30 AM), Zoom Sessions Only
Join the Wednesday Bible Study! This group is exploring the study, “Understanding the New Testament.” There is no need to purchase books or course materials, as the WBS coordinator distributes appropriate reading materials and a Zoom link each week for each lecture. Please join us in learning about our Christian faith, its scriptures and authors. If you have questions, please contact Vaughn Ouellette at 410-313-9661 or email: vaughn.ouellette@verizon.net.
PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS POLICY UPDATED
The Official Church Board updated Christian Temple's Pandemic Preparedness Policy to more accurately reflect the current realities of the pandemic. Anyone who would like to see the policy as it now is written may CLICK HERE.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO ISN'T RECEIVING THE SEED?
If you know of anyone who isn't receiving the J&C and/or The Seed, please ask them to let the office know. Contact Robin at 410-747-2041 or at office@christiantemple.org. Thank you!
