May 29 2009
Archive for May, 2009
May 29 2009
Building Improvement Proposals to be discussed
September 20 at 11:15 a.m.: Building Proposal discussion with Facility Improvement Team & Strang and Associates
Our Facilities Improvement Team (FIT) has been working with Strang for several months to solicit proposals for Next Generation Initiative based improvements, remodeling, and possible expansion of the building. This will be the first of 2 congregational discussions. Artists renderings of the ideas should be in the Lounge by Labor Day.
May 29 2009
Vegetable Village taking shape
The new ORUCC Vegetable Village is taking shape. Several households have planted their own gardens and many are helping with a kids garden and a pantry garden (growing food for two local pantries). Anybody is welcome to help in the garden on Tuesday nights from 6-8 p.m. See the photo section for many, many more photos
May 29 2009
Reflections from our Sunday School Teachers
As the Sunday School season comes to a close, the Rev. Tammy Martens has invited some of the teachers to offer reflections on their experiences. The reflections that follow here are from John Rasmussen, Gretchen Olsen, and Laurie Irwin.
May 15 2009
Laikos gathering and update
May 20 from 5:30-6:30 (June 3, 17; July 1, 15, 29; August 12, 26)
Our Laikos ministry is evolving and gaining focus. For the time being, Laikos be an every other week gathering (on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.) to focus on personal discernment and shared spiritual practices. Practices we might explore include silent meditation, music led mediation, lectio divina, yoga, walking a labyrinth, etc. Each session will begin with 20 minutes of shared practice and then included group discussion on a theme related to personal spiritual growth. Even if you have not come to a previous gathering, you are welcome to these gatherings. It is hoped that participants will commit to coming as often as possible.
