This Sunday, we observe Human Relations Day
in the United Methodist Church
as we remember the beloved community
proclaimed by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
and the table of divine love open to all people.
Worship will feature guest preacher
Rev. Dee Williamston,
Salina-Hutchinson District Superintendent
and her message KNOCKING FOR JUSTICE
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Special Offering – This observance comes with the opportunity for a special offering to support community developers, United Methodist voluntary service, and youth offender rehabilitation programs around our world. If you want to give a little extra above your regular offering to support these ministries, you can do so by going to our church website or by sending your gift to the church office with a note that it is for Human Relations Day.
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In response to the events of the past couple of weeks, Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr., is urging the Great Plains United Methodists in Kansas and Nebraska to set apart a sacred and regular time each day from this Sunday, January 17 through Easter Sunday, April 4 to pray for our nation. He invites us to use the following prayer. “A Prayer in a Time of National Crisis” from our United Methodist Book of Worship:
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God of all the ages, in your sight nations rise and fall and pass through times of peril. Now when our land is troubled, be near to judge and save. May leaders be led by your wisdom; may they search your will and see it clearly. If we have turned from your way, reverse our ways and help us to repent. Give us your light and your truth, let them guide us; through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of this world, and our Savior. Amen.
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The bishop writes: “Through prayer, we grow in greater awareness, trust, and embodiment of God’s mercy. Walter Brueggemann says prayer helps us turn from our small, preoccupied selves to the larger self we find in God. Prayer, he continues, liberates us to take bold and imaginative action toward a world of neighborliness, a community of care and generosity for our neighbor.” Read the full statement here.
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STATE OF THE CHURCH (Virtual Event)
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Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 PM to receive an update on our mission and ministry at First Church. We will celebrate accomplishments from the past year, highlight plans for the coming year, share our financial status, and more! If you have questions that you would like us to address or items that you would like us to include, please send them to media@fumclawrence.org or kay@fumclawrence.org. Information about connecting to this virtual event will be available soon.
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Ecumenical Ministries of Lawrence and the Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club
The agenda will include the presentation of the Dulin, Barbee, and Winn Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Scholarship to a local minority high school student, entertainment by world-renowned Mezzo-Soprano, Ms. Vanessa Thomas, and a Keynote Address by Dr. Anthony Lewis, USD 497 Superintendent of Schools, Lawrence, Kansas.
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LAWRENCE TOUR OF INJUSTICE
Virtual Event)
Monday, January 18, 2-3:30 PM
Learn about the most pressing justice issues
facing our community today and learn how
you can take action.
Schedule and Registration link here.
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DISMANTLING RACISM CONVERSATION
Tuesday, JAN 26, 6:30 PM
The Justice Ministry Team invites you to continue our discussions on ending racism. Join us via Zoom for a 20 minute TED talk and engage in a follow-up discussion.
Details and Zoom link here.
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 52
ANNUAL CHILI FEED SUNDAY JAN 31 11-2
Order online (starting Jan 25) or by phone (starting Dec 28)
Curbside pickup: Downtown Church 846 Vermont St 66044
Delivery Option +$5 fee with a minimum of four orders
Click here for details and ordering information!
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Westward H0! 5K & Fun Run is not far away.
Check out our second annual First Church event
that supports Family Promise of Lawrence at https://www.fumclawrence.org/westwardho5k/.
A Covid-19 safe “live” event will be run/walked on West Campus on April 17 registration will be capped at 300.. There is also a “virtual” option. Sign up soon! Registration is now open.
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