Thanks for taking a moment to check out these events in our shared life & the wider world.
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Join us ONSITE at
First Church of the Brethren,
425 S. Central Park Avenue.
To map directions from your location, CLICK HERE.
Street parking is free & usually available within one block of the church building.
If you’re in town, we EXHORT you to make the effort to join us in person this Sunday!
This little one will not have paint on her face, but holy water on her head as we celebrate Mia’s baptism in worship.
It will be a once-in-a-lifetime day for her & her family, but also…the first baptism that’s been celebrated at Wellington in over a decade.
Come celebrate new life!
During Easter weekend, many Palestinian Christians participated in festive traditions including the Holy Fire ceremony on Holy Saturday. In recent years, Israeli police have sought to restrict the number of Christians entering the Old City for the Holy Fire Ceremony, and families who are allowed to go must obtain a ticket and it is not a guarantee an entire family gets to go together. Israeli police also crowd inside the Holy Sepulchre, the courtyard, and at around 30 metal makeshift checkpoints where Palestinian Christians get stopped and checked for tickets. During Holy Saturday, Israeli police were recorded violently assaulting scout groups and restricting festive processions.
Liberator Christ, as we walk and reflect on your journey to the tomb and your resurrection, we remember that oppression cannot last forever, for you have risen and the tomb is empty. Give us the fire of the Holy Spirit that reminds us that even if the might of empire makes us afraid, you are sovereign and above all. Protect us and remind us of our mandate to practice revolutionary love.
God in your mercy…hear our prayer.
From the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
Book Club
Saturday, April 18th
at 10am on Zoom
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham helps us understand the present moment in American politics and life by looking back at critical times in our history when hope overcame division and fear.
Join us even if you haven’t finished (or started!) the book. It’ll be a great discussion, led by Cindy Stahler.
Dave Safeblade is the host of this group, holding space to check in, request prayers, or share a laugh. All are welcome!
New Horizon Garden Planting & Tree Walk
Wednesday, April 29th
9am at First Church
Join us for a tree planting right on our very own block!
Colleen Harper is hosting this month’s
Last Supper* Club at her home
in West Town.
There are only TWO SEATS LEFT at the table – RSVP to the Church Office to save one for yourself!
Dinner is at
6pm on Thursday, April 30th.
On Friday May 1, Wellington UCC is coming together with millions across the country for a coordinated day of action under one clear banner of ‘Workers Over Billionaires’. Actions will include rallies, marches, and potential work stoppages with activities plan to pressure financial institution of political leaders.
Please join other Wellington folks for a Rally and March to let our voices be heard!
Union Park
1501 West Randolph St
12:00 PM Interfaith Gathering with Community Singing
1:00 PM Rally
2:00 PM March
Kryss Chupp and Meg Evans are coordinating our participation. Meetup location & further details will be announced soon.
Our ancestors remind us to “walk in the light”:
Walk With Me
by Maggie Wheeler
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