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Lay Academy and the Creation Care Ministry are pleased to co-sponsor One Book, One Church, a churchwide reading and discussion program of selections from Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth by Llewelyn Vaughan Lee.  Rev. Bob Gibbs will lead discussions on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 beginning on April 27 and continuing through May 25.

These will be offered as hybrid sessions, so participants can attend in person (Room 305) or by Zoom.  Sunday School classes and other small groups throughout the church are encouraged to read and discuss selections from this book.  Discussion guides will be provided.

Resources

April 27 Mary Evelyn Tucker & Brian Thomas Swimme – “The Next Transition: The Evolution of Humanity’s Role in the Universe” and Richard Rohr – “Creation as the Body of God”
May 4  Chief Oren Lyons – “Listening to Natural Law”  and Thomas Berry – “The World of Wonder”
May 11 Sister Miriam MacGillis – “The Work of Genesis Farm: Interview”
May 18  Susan Murphy – “The Koan of the Earth”
May 25  Wendell Berry – “Contributions” and Llewellyn Vaughan Lee – “The Call of the Earth“

“Bear Sunday” is when everyone is invited to bring a stuffed teddy bear to church, and the bears are then placed all over the sanctuary…often as many as 200. Afterwards, all the bears are taken to several community places such as police and fire departments and the Refuge House. So start looking for teddy bears when you go to the store and bring one or two to church on “Bear Sunday,” February 20th! (Only new ones, please.) If you have any questions, email Rev. Wayne Curry at [email protected]

A variety of speakers will help us prepare for Advent with presentations on the music and art of Advent, the meaning of the Chrismons that decorate the Christmas tree in the sanctuary, and the tradition of lighting Advent wreaths

11/10/21 Music of Advent Led by Rev. Wayne Wiatt
11/17/21 Art, Scripture, and Poetry of Advent, a Program Featuring Art of the Nativity, Accompanied by Scripture and Poetry Read by Dan Drake, Susan Koehler, and Pat Gosen
12/1/21 Advent Wreaths Led by Joyce Toman
12/8/21 Story and Symbolism of Chrismons Led by June Daffin

Hybrid (in person or on Zoom) – Wed. at 6:30 p.m.

***If you choose to join Scriptual Foundations for Justice via zoom, a link will be sent out each week to those who have signed up.

Come hear how the witness of Scripture lays the foundation for justice. The first 4 classes will be led by teachers from congregations in our community and the final 2 weeks will focus on community issues research in the Capital Area Justice Ministry.

January 12, 2022 – Rev. Dr. Bob Gibbs, Trinity UMC

Bible Verses: 10 Commandments – Exodus 20
Other Biblical Passages on Justice: Leviticus 19:13, 33-34; 23:22; Psalms 11:7; 33:5; 112:1, 9; 72:1-4 
Isaiah 1:15-17.21-23, 27;  11:1-4; 42:1; Micah 6:8: Hosea 10:12; Matthew 5:1-12; 21-22, 38-44
Luke 4:14-30; 5:12-16; 6:17-26; 10:25-37; 15:1-32; Galatians 5:13-14

January 19, 2022 – Educator Stefanie Posner, Temple Israel

January 26, 2022 – Writer and Educator Julianne Clayton, Faith Presbyterian

February 2, 2022 – Minister Marco Waters, Bible Based Church

February 9, 2022 – Update from Affordable Housing Research Team

Research statistics on housing.

February 16, 2022 – Update from Gun Violence/Criminal Justice Team

Research statistics on violence.

Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Christmas isn’t always merry, especially if you’re experiencing grief, loss, or loneliness. This is a service to lament and find hope together. No matter where you find yourself this season, you are not alone.

This service will be livestreamed- click here to watch.

Childcare provided for this service. Masks required in-person.

Warm Clothing NeededFor most of us, the recent change in weather hasn’t been a cause for concern, as we dig out the winter clothes from the back of our closet, or go to the store to buy new items. But for many, who may sleep outside or don’t have the funds for new clothing, the low temperatures can be a real hardship.  McKinsey’s Closet at Calvary UMC is in desperate need of winter clothing donations. They are specifically looking for: – Men’s & women’s winter coats, all sizes – Men’s shoes, especially tennis shoes – Men’s clothing, especially pants in sizes 32-36 – Men’s & women’s underwear, all sizes They receive donations on Monday mornings from 8:30 to 11:00 AM and on Wednesdays or other days by appointment, at Calvary UMC at 218 Ausley Rd. Tallahassee FL 32304. Call Bob McSmith at (850) 576-4066 or Pastor Bill Petersen at (850) 510-7759 to set up a time for drop-off.

Viktor and Yuliia Billa performed a Vocal and Organ Recital on Friday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church, 120 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee. This extraordinarily gifted team offered compositions by Bach, Franck and Slavicky for organ and music by Mozart and Ravel for voice. A recording of the performance is here. Program available here.

A variety of speakers from the Tallahassee community will lead us in examining our racial past and how we are confronting its legacy today and as we move into the future.

Watching the film “Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots” is recommended.  The film is available on the Passport platform for WFSU supporters.

Roots of Slavery, 9/8

FSU Professor Valerie Scoon, producer of “Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots,” will discuss her research on slavery and plantations in this area of Florida.

Segregation and Civil Rights: Children of Tallahassee’s Civil Rights Pioneers, 9/15

Panelists will discuss their first-hand accounts of watching/participating in their parents’ fights to gain equal rights in Tallahassee (1940’s to 2000’s and beyond).  Speakers include Jackie Perkins, daughter of Robert and Trudie Perkins; Betty Belinfantie, daughter of Laura Dixie; Samuel Dixie, Jr., son of Laura Dixie; Shauna Smith, daughter of Charles “C.U.” Smith; and moderator Priscilla Hawkins

Community-Based Efforts to Revitalize Tallahassee Neighborhoods, 9/22

John Baker, City of Tallahassee Neighborhood First Program, and Minjee Kim, Assistant Professor, FSU Dept. of Urban and Regional Planning, will discuss the work FSU students have done with Neighborhood First and the City of Tallahassee to engage residents of Griffin Heights, Providence, Bond, South City, and Frenchtown in developing plans to revitalize their neighborhoods. 

Neighborhood plans can be found at https://talgov.com/neighborhoodservices/neighborhoodfirst.aspx

Minjee Kim PowerPoint

Community-Based Efforts to Revitalize Tallahassee Neighborhoods, 9/29

Residents of neighborhoods will talk about their role in developing plans for improving their neighborhoods through Neighborhood First.

In preparation for the programs on Sept. 22 and 29, please read the neighborhood plans at https://talgov.com/neighborhoodservices/neighborhoodfirst.aspx

Race and the Church, 10/6 

Following a brief look at Trinity’s history regarding race, Rev. Latricia Scriven, Pastor of New Life UMC, will discuss her work with the Florida Conference’s Anti-Racism Task Force and ways in which its recommendations are being discussed and implemented.

The Remembrance Project, 10/13  

Learn about this program that seeks to remember and acknowledge past and present racial violence and injustice in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, and to inspire our community to come together for dialogue, education, understanding, action and, ultimately, for healing and trust. Speakers will be Byron Green and Blan Teagle, leaders in the Tallahassee Remembrance Project.

Capital Area Justice Ministry, 10/20 

Leah Wiley, Lead Organizer of the Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM), Rabbi Michael Shields, rabbi of Temple Israel, and Rev. James Houston, pastor of Bethelonia A.M.E. Church, will discuss CAJM’s background and plans to work toward its goal of bringing people together across racial, religious, and socioeconomic lines to pursue justice in Tallahassee.

From Relief to Empowerment

April 14, 2021

Jayne Mittan will be discussing From Relief to Empowerment by Laceye and Gaston Warner (everyone will need to buy this book and read it for discussion)

Purchase book here

Mission in Cuba

April 21, 2021

Sam Rogers will share about his time on mission in Cuba.

Soloman’s Porch in Guatemala

April 28, 2021

 A special night with Lloyd and Melanie Monroe of Soloman’s Porch in Guatemala.

Live Virtual Mission Trip 

 May 4, 5, and 6th at 10:30 am

We will participate in a live, virtual mission trip to 3 countries in Africa. We will interact with kids in ZOE empowerment groups, including ours in Rwanda.