THE SEED NEWSLETTER

August 13, 2023

Dear Christian Temple Family, 

Have you noticed that our sign hasn't changed since Pentecost? Well there's a reason for that. But first, you must know that I'm not superstitious; just a little stitious** (for all of the Office fans out there). 

We changed the sign in anticipation of our Pentecost celebration. It just so happened that the Orioles were about to debut the City Connect jerseys and used a poem in which "You can't clip these wings," was a refrain. It couldn't have been any more perfect for a Pentecost sign. 

But then the Orioles got into 1st place and were on a roll. Every time we swore we were going to change it, they would pull out an 8th or 9th inning victory, defying the odds. So for the sake of Orioles fans everywhere--and with Howard Saks' endorsement--we've decided we cannot change the sign. At this point, it would be irresponsible and no one wants that. 

Grace and peace (and Go O's)

Katie

**Yes, I was the type of athlete, once upon a time, who would refuse to wash my jersey during the playoffs, or would wear the same grass-stained socks as the game prior when we pulled off an upset of the top team.

LET'S PLAY IN NYC

As a part of our grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, we have the opportunity to go to New York City on September 3rd to participate in the worship celebration at Middle Collegiate church. It is sure to be a wonderful time!

We will be riding the Amtrak Regional Train, leaving at 6:08am from Penn Station and returning via the same train at 7:01pm, putting us back in Baltimore at 9:30pm.

It is going to be a long day, but it will be a fun day!

Your train ticket is included as a part of the grant program. All other costs in NYC are up to you. Register here! 

SAVE THE DATE

August 27th- Activities Fair!

Join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship for light refreshments and an opportunity to see all that Christian Temple offers.

DISMANTLING RACISM COMMITTEE

You are invited by the Dismantling Racism Committee of Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Grace AME Church and Christian Temple to join Dr. Terry Anne Scott, Director of the Institute for Common Power, as she discusses the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till and how it changed America. How can we disrupt racism and racial violence today? This free, online lecture will be held on Monday, August 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visit tinyurl.com/tills-whistle to register.

SEND A NOTE TO JOHNNY...

Janette Kline's nephew, Johnny, is undergoing cancer treatment in California and Janette is there providing care. If you would like to send a message of encouragement to Johnny, the address can be found here:

Johnny Humphrey  

UCSF Medical Center  

505 Parnassus Ave 

L1227  

San Francisco, CA 94143      

GODLY PLAY BEGINS!

This SUNDAY, August 13th, we will begin our Godly Play program for children during the worship service. Children going into 4th grade and younger are invited to follow Pastor Katie to the Gathering after the children's moment for a time of Godly Play. This week, we will be covering "The Ark and the Flood." If you want to learn more about Godly Play, click here! 

VOLUNTEER WITH THE KIDS!