Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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THIS WEEK'S REFLECTION :
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Our reflection this week is on Micah 6:8, a text that may be familiar from one of our favorite songs (We Are Called):

God has told you, O mortal, what is good;

and what does God require of you

but to do justice, and to love kindness,

and to walk humbly with your God?

In celebration of Dr. King’s birthday this Sunday, we will be joined by a special guest, Kent Annan, author of Slow Kingdom Coming and other books exploring the themes of justice and spirituality. In his most recent book, Annan explores practices for working for a better world without becoming exhausted or cynical. Annan is also co-director of Haiti Partners, a nonprofit focused on education in Haiti. (And he’s a good friend of Darla’s from grad school.)

How do we sustain our energy for the long work of doing justice that God and the world require of us?

How do we draw on the wisdom and support of each other and role models like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

EVENTS WITH CHURCH OF HOPE &

THE GREATER COMMUNITY

Dr. Martin Luther King’s Sermon Reading Group

1st and 3rd Sundays, 9-10am

Starting in January, we will meet twice a month to read and reflect on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s sermon to root ourselves in wisdom, spirituality, and curiosity for the work of racial justice. Childcare available by request. Talk to Kim Power for more info.

Kids & Race: Changing the Narrative

Saturday, Jan 21, 9:30am—noon @ Central Lutheran Church

Featuring Pastor Darla and early childhood educators Sharon Chang and Jason Frelot on how narratives and counter-narratives shape our children's racial identity development. Includes childcare with racial justice program for young kids. Tickets at januarykidsandrace.brownpapertickets.com.

Celebrating RIC Sunday
Sunday, January 29, 2017

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” (Maya Angelou)

Each year Reconciling in Christ churches observe RIC Sunday. Why do we set aside this day? It is a way for churches to renew their commitment as a welcoming congregation, continue to educate on why it matters that we explicitly welcome the LGBTQ community, and to celebrate God's abundant love and hospitality. Did you know there are currently 39 RIC communities in the Northwest Washington Synod? That’s a gain of nine in the past year; and there are several more in process. We are doing good work in our corner of the world and are proud to be a part of this welcoming Synod.

Interfaith Advocacy Day

Thursday, February 9 in Olympia

Along with partners at Faith Action Network, we bring to our elected leaders the voice of compassion and justice. We partner for the common good with people of all faiths—and with people of no faith at all—who stand up boldly to challenge the powerful. Register at fanwa.org.

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

Women’s Group (Trans-inclusive)
*2nd Tuesday of each month 6:30-8pm at the church.

All who identify as women are invited to this group for encouragement, support, spiritual growth, and friendship! Childcare and dinner are provided. Please RSVP (with dietary restrictions and children’s ages, if any) to Christina at clynncomer@gmail.com.

Men's Group(Trans-inclusive)

*2nd Thursday of each month, 8pm Tutta Bella

Men of Hope meet regularly in a small group on the second Thursday of every month. Anyone who identifies as a man is welcome to join. Please contact Jason at hahnje@gmail.com or Marinko at marinkokordich@hotmail.com for location or more info.

Music Team

*Every Sunday 9am rehearsal

Everyone is welcome to bring an instrument and/or your voice and join in leading the music for our Sunday gatherings! No experience necessary--come once or every week to help lead. For more information, or to sign up for the weekly music list, please contact Josh at carterjdavis@gmail.com

Sunday School Volunteers

*Assist leading preschool or elementary age class

We are lucky to have so many little ones at Hope, and now we have a team of adults helping give structure, support, and leadership for our kids on Sunday mornings. Please sign up online here to volunteer with Sunday School, or if you’d like to help with planning, contact Tessa at (headyt@gmail.com) or Jenny at (jnnyjwaters@gmail.com) to help with preschool or Chandra at chandra.aikawa3@gmail.com to assist Gigi with the elementary class.

SERMON RECORDINGS

If you missed a Sunday, were volunteering with Sunday School, or just want to hear a sermon again, Tu has created an online audio archive where you can download and listen to them.
Thank you, Tu!

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