February Theme: Grief
Annual Ministry Theme: Peace
SUNDAY, February 12, 2023
The Many Faces of Grief
SERVICE STARTS 10:30am
In the Sanctuary and on YouTube
Sunday, February 12, 2023
The Many Faces of Grief
10:30am in the Sanctuary and on YouTube
Reverend Rebecca and members of the Pastoral Care Associates Team will be exploring different aspects of grief by sharing their personal experiences. We will look at unnamed, less understood, and long-term grief.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
Listen to the Morning Show hosted by Mary Jacobson, which features a discussion with Rev. Rebecca and other local clergy. This show focus on the resettlement of Afghan families in the local area.
Click here to listen!
Reverend Rebecca looks ahead to worship in 2022-2023. Click below to hear her message!
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The Steeple Newsletter: February 1, 2023, edition here.
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