February 2019
Strobel Drop-in Center
Fellowship for neighbors with disabilities, mental illness or struggles with independent living. The Drop-In Center relies on volunteers to spend time with participants at the church on Wednesdays 1-3 p.m., or Thursdays 6-8 p.m., to go together on field trips and to nurture relationships. Contact Larry Johnson, Drop-In coordinator, 612/977-1282.
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Letters to All of Us—Baldwin and Coates
Letters to All of Us—James Baldwin’s "The Fire Next Time" and Ta-Nehisi Coates’ "Between the World and Me"; facilitated by Joan Thompson and Seth Patterson Ta-Nehisi Coates cites James Baldwin’s "The Fire Next Time" as an influence on "Between the World and Me." Both books are letters, Coates’ to his son and Baldwin’s to his nephew, but both have a larger audience. Join Seth Patterson to discuss questions such as: What is similar and different in the experiences the two books…
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Flower Arranging as Spiritual Practice
Metaphors of flowers and their many uses in spiritual practices will be discussed in this class led by Janeen Rae. The creative process of experiencing flowers as a spiritual practice will be experienced through guided meditations, hands-on flower arranging and readings. Basic flower preparation, selection, and simple Japanese-style arrangement will be explained and demonstrated. Participants will experience various guided meditations with flowers and will create their own arrangements with guidance and assistance. Participants must purchase and bring a small batch…
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