Like many of you, I was finally able to catch up with family since the pandemic began. I spent a few days in Minneapolis with my three sisters in mid-August. One of the things I wanted to have happen was for us to pay our respects at the George Floyd Memorial at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street. I am still trying to process the visit.

It definitely is a makeshift memorial. Barriers block the actual spot where George Floyd said, “I can’t breathe.” There is a painting of blue sky and clouds protected by the barriers. It is eerily quiet, although the cars pass by and there is music constantly playing and people are in and out of the Cup Market. Yes. It is eerily quiet. On one wall is a mural of George Floyd with the words I can’t breathe. Children have left notes although too young to really know what happened. Some people had interactions with each other and some people hugged. It still was eerily quiet.

Visiting the memorial is not for everyone. It was important to me. It is important to remember the injustices in the world. It is important to love the world as Christ loved us. That means everyone. Otherwise the world is eerily quiet.

FALL KICK OFF

Sunday, September 11

Some churches call it Homecoming Weekend, others Sunday School start. Here it’s called the Fall Kick Off Sunday which is September 11. It is time to get back into the groove. Summer has gone and it’s time to get back into our routines. I am politely telling you, time for Church! Join us September 11!

 

RETURN OF CONFIRMATION

Begins September 18 at 9:00 am

We will be having a Confirmation Class this year for students 6th grade and up for our youth. We will be using a curriculum called Confirm Not Conform. Classes will be led by Rachel Huffman and Pastor Becky. Confirmation begins September 18 at 9:00 am. More info to follow.

 

BIBLE STUDY

Tuesday, September 20 from noon until 1:00 pm

Our weekly Bible study begins again on Tuesday, September 20 from noon until 1:00 pm. We will be using the Revised Common Lectionary Bible Study. Dust your Bibles off and join Pastor Becky on Zoom. Call Debbie in the office if you are interested and she will send you the zoom link.