Friends,

After two June Sundays of deep discussion in Hayden Hall and one of letter-writing to prisoners, we had a great time worshipping together at the Church of the Beatitudes UCC in Phoenix on June 23 (and will again on June 30).  Twelve of us were treated to energizing worship, a native flute, and a drum circle in which everyone was invited to participate.  I loved seeing both the Beatitudes congregation and ours enjoined in the same beat!  Our folks liked it so much that they requested a drum circle at CCOV in the fall or winter.  I will do my best to make that happen under the leadership of the same drummer. 

If you haven’t joined us yet in our summer Sundays, you are heartily encouraged to join in the fellowship, mission, worship, and fun.  Last Sunday, after Beatitudes worship, the twelve of us enjoyed a great fellowship lunch together at Postino’s on Central.  This coming Sunday I’ve already made noon reservations at The Windsor, just across from Postino’s.  Please let me know if you are coming, and I will be sure my count is accurate for the restaurant.

One last note: while we have nothing planned for Sunday, July 7, for consistency you might want to worship at the Beatitudes and hear Rev. Dr. Jim Meadows preach.  Jim is a beloved member of the Beatitudes and retired UCC clergy.  Clint and I will be in Estes Park visiting Dick and Shirley Wing for the long Fourth of July Weekend.  I hope you are all having a great summer so far!  

Stay Cool!

Sandi