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Still Speaking, June 2023
In this issue:
- A Letter to the Trans Community
- Member Reads – God in the Closet
- Our New LGBTQ Library
- Pastor’s Corner
- Mission Moment
- Why the Kids Walked Away
- Time to Celebrate: Our Graduates
- Summer Story Hour
- Colossal Cookie Challenge
- Lansing Concert Band
- Recycle Opportunity
- Movie Event
- Let’s Take a Trip
- Shamanism for the Curious
- Poetry Workshop
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Still Speaking, May 2023
In this issue:
- Stress Relief
- The Serious Side of Mental Health
- Pastor’s Corner
- Thank You
- Seeking People
- The Movie Corner
- May Art Team Project
- Still Singing! (Ramona and the Choir!)
- Summer Concert Line Up
- Fish Guts
- Flags Flying
- Mission Moment
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Still Speaking, April 2023
In this issue:
- Pollinators – Out and About
- Our New Friends
- The Giving Tree Project
- Pastor’s Corner
- The Miracle of Holy Week
- Infuse the Muse
- April Book Read and Discussion
- May Art Team Project
- Progressive Dinner
- Mental Health Awareness in May
- Mission Moment
- What’s In Your Closet? A Devotional
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Still Speaking, March 2023
In this issue:
- Lenten Series: Soup’s On!
- Reproductive Rights and Faith
- The Red Dress Movement
- Pastor’s Corner
- Spring Reads and Discussions
- Women’s Voices, Women’s Visions
- Zentangle – Focus, Friends, and Fun
- Save Room for Dessert
- Meet Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
- Will You Be My Valentine?
- Mission Moment
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Still Speaking, February 2023
In this issue:
- The Color of Care, Film Event
- Dr. Don Weatherspoon, Black History Event
- Pastor’s Corner
- Lenten Classes
- New Direction, Tuesday Class
- Peace, Love, & Tie-Dye
- Spring Reads and Discussions
- Modern BE-attitudes
- Mission Moment
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Still Speaking, January 2023
In this issue:
- Volunteer Spotlight: Dale Dodds
- Pastor’s Corner: An Aha! Moment
- Reflecting on Adult Education in our church
- Tuesday Nights: From Running to Revelation
- Madelyn Porter performs “Life is Fine”
- February Movie: The Color of Care
- Adam Droscha: Ground as My Witness
- SEJ Topics for Spring 2023
- Being SMART about Gun Safety
- An Art Extravaganza
- Mission Moment and Giving Tree update
- Starting the search for a new pastor
- New members information session
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December 2022 Chanticleer
In this issue:
- “Still Speaking” in a time of change
- Advent: a season of preparation and possibility
- Celebrating amidst loss, grief, and sadness
- A calendar of special services.
- Tuesday Nights: discussing the early church
- Pub Theology: finding commonality through conversation
- Upcoming Book Discussion: I’m Still Here
- SEJ movie recommendations: facing challenges and finding joy
- Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Frost shares her light
- Celebrating with our church family
- Pastoral search and new member classes
- Missions: winter coats, giving tree, and more
- Free Community Christmas Concert
- What if: a prayer for the season
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November 2022 Chanticleer
In this issue:
- Bazaar schedule and luncheon menu
- Pastor Jody on Struggles and Gratitude
- Volunteer Spotlight: Connecting the Generations
- Social Justice Focus: Homelessness
- Starting the Search for a Settled Pastor
- Shaping Adult Education in our church
- Requesting Feedback: Renaming the newsletter
- November Book Discussion: Love Your Enemies
- Celebrating traditions and creating memories
- Blue Christmas: Loss and healing during the holidays
- Update on Gun Buy Back and Harvest Feast
- Details about current Mission projects
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October 2022 Chanticleer
In this issue:
- Join us for the Homecoming Picnic and Reunion
- Volunteer Spotlight on Matt Slot
- Keep Shining, by Pastor Jody
- Focus on social justice: food insecurity and waste
- October Movie: “A Place at the Table”
- Featured speaker: Amanda Thompson from Helping Hands
- Giving Tree: Brown bags with non-perishable food items
- Meet Sarah Cook, our new Godly Play teacher
- Christian Education: How do we engage and grow in understanding?
- Our Whole Lives: relationships, sexual education, and self expression
- Mission Moment: CROP walk, Winter Coats, Festival of Trees
- Key dates for upcoming fall and holiday events
- Planning for the Peace Pole installation
- Sneak Peek at November’s message: “Love Your Enemies”
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