BUILDING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY
A Visioning Conference with Bishop Marc on May 5th.
Gather your companions in ministry—lay and
ordained—to worship, learn and dream the Christian
community we are building. The 2007 Visioning
Conference is your opportunity to play an integral part in
the strategic planning process for the Diocese of
California, which integrates Christian faith with
practices of justice for humanity and the earth.
This is a day for big dreams. In the morning, Bishop
Marc Andrus will set the stage for the day, and we will
have a chance to use and reflect on the new planning
methods in small groups. In the afternoon the whole
Cathedral Close will be our canvas for interpreting our
dreams for the diocese in word, music, artwork, dance,
walking the labyrinth or contemplative prayer.
The conference will begin with worship at 9:00 a.m. and
end at 4:00 p.m. All day long, enjoy the music of Jesse
Manibusan and the artwork of the Keiskamma altar-
piece. Ministry opportunities for children and youth will
be integrated throughout the program. So bring a congre-
gational team—your own Christian community of all
ages and stages—and prepare to be renewed in mind and
ministry.
**See Rev. Carol for more information - I am a
presenter and would love to share the day with you!
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Calling All Moms!
We are reviving the Moms In Motion Group,
on the last Thursday of every month, but in a
slightly different format. We will meet together for
lunch at 12:30 at my house - 32 Castlewood Drive.
Please bring whatever you'd like to eat, drink or
share, but
you must promise not to look around too
closely, just in case my boys have messed up more
than I was able to clean up, before you arrive!
Lastly, this is purely a social, supportive group for
extremely busy Moms to get together, brag,
complain and ask advise from other Moms. It is not
intended to be deeply spiritual or even thought
provoking - just lots of fun. So if you're a Mom of
a toddler, teenager, bubble-gummer or even a
grown-up and would like to hang out with other
Moms, come join us! If you can't make it this time,
plan to come next
month on the last Thursday -
same time - same place!
I hope I see you there!
Billie
I'm A Christian, by Maya Angelou
When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin '.
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say "I am a Christian,"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble,
And need CHRIST to be my guide.
When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak,
And need HIS strength to carry on.
When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed,
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible,
But God believes I am worth it.
When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches,
So I call upon His name.
When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not holier than thou.
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace somehow.
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