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Sunday, September 08, 10 am ARTChurch @ Sanctuary UCC with Astrid Reischwitz "Follow the Roots"

Follow the Roots by Astrid Reischwitz Read About Astrid's "Stories from the Kitchen Table" Series Paul’s Plea for Onesimu s - Philemon 1:1-21 Astrid Reischwitz created 'Stories from the Kitchen Table" in part as a response to her experience of her heritage and identity. Her composites connect the past and the present and tell the story of the intersection of her family's history, her family's farm and farm life and her place within that history and space. ~~~ Just as families, place, culture and community shape us - so does being in a relationship with Christ! Jesus changes us and our our outlook! Jesus inspires us to live in God’s ways. This month's ARTChurch gives us a chance to talk about how we are being shaped and transformed by God and our experiences of each other.

Prayer for the 23th Sunday in Ordinary Time God, you have known and loved us; you have made us wonderfully and fearfully. May this growing knowledge form a new sense of who we are in you. Guide us to embrace a new vision of our identity that is grounded in justice and compassion for all. Amen.

Support and Serve @ Sanctuary's Hospitality Tent

Medford Overcoming Addiction 5th Annual Kickball Tournament Hospitality Tent - Sat, Sept 14 (9 - 3) ~~~ Please join Rev Wendy in the hospitality tent to offer prayer, presence and celebration. Donate to MOA or Register for Tournament

Mystic River Celebration Hospitality Tent - Sat, Sept 21 (12-4) ~~~ Join us for a delightful "contest to connect." Find new friends who are different than you, convince them to join you for a photo opp, we will post you on social media and enter up to three in our raffle to win a 25.00 Snappy Patty's Gift Card each!! #MedfordTogether&Different w/Photographer Susan D'Arcy Fuller About Mystic River Celebration

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Food Ministry Opportunities

Sandwiches for Outdoor Church 5th Sunday Service - Sunday, September 29, 10 am @ Sanctuary UCC How can you help? Shop, Make, Drive, Serve? Email Julie Roberts

Medford Micro Food Pantry Mission. Planning Meeting #2 Wed, Sept 25, 6:30 @ Sanctuary Join the team! We had a great initial planning meeting! There are four new sites being considered... we are looking for carpenters, donations, sponsors and partners to build, fill, and cover the cost of the pantries. Got ideas? Join us!! ~~~ Gather with Sanctuary/Hillside's Food Ministry Team to continue to effort to spread the love through Medford's Micro Food Pantry mission. If you can't make the meeting but want to join the team send Rev. Wendy your email address and we will add you to the list!

Non-Perishables and Personal Care Items West Medford Parking lot, Sanctuary UCC at 458 High Street (rear of bldg) Please let your neighbors and friends know that this resource is available.

Upcoming Sanctuary and Community Meetings

Leadership Circle Meeting (2nd Tuesday) Tuesday, September 10 @ Sanctuary, 6:00 - 7:30 pm ~~~ SafeMedford Organizing Team Meeting (1st and 3rd Tuesday) Tuesday, September 17 @ Sanctuary, 6:00 - 7:30 pm ~~~ Ministry Listening Session (4th Tuesday) Tuesday, September 24 @ Sanctuary, 6:30 - 8:00 pm ~~~ Medford Micro-Food Pantry Planning Meeting #2 Wednesday, September 25 @ Sanctuary, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Do you have a ministry idea? Bring it or call an LC member!! ~~~ Church office open Tuesday/Thursday (3:30 to 6:30); Saturday (9 to noon)

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