We are now worshipping in person! Join us at 11:00am if you are able. Due to recent CDC recommendations, we are requiring masks.
Worship services continue to be available by livestream on our Youtube channel or Facebook page at 11:00 am on Sunday and anytime afterward.
Join us before the service in the Geier Room or on Zoom for Encounters. We'll be learning from Kathy Downey as she leads a discussion about Alzheimer's Disease. If you missed encounters last week, but would like to see the video we discussed from the Laudato Si' Movement you can find it HERE.
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ONLINE SUNDAY LITURGY
We are offering the congregation an online order of worship each Sunday so you can follow along with ease at home, or print the bulletin in advance to have a contact-free experience of in-person worship. You can view the Bulletin here.
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A FEW WORDS FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Friends,
Some of you may know this, but Facebook and Instagram were down for a couple hours this week all over the world. No one could access their profiles, update their statuses, post pictures of their dogs, or share information or misinformation. For a couple hours there was no fighting, no ranting, not pointing fingers, name-calling, or trolling. And for a couple hours there was no need to scroll.
Maybe this wasn’t noteworthy for some, but for many, who have come to use Facebook not only for personal connection, but also professionally as a way to connect with colleagues and the community, these few hours offered a strange silence. When I first realized I couldn’t get on to check my newsfeed, I was immediately frustrated. There was an article posted in one of the clergy groups that I am a part of that I had intended to read but now couldn’t. Then of course there was the anxiety that I might miss a crucial update or not see a message from someone. What if it was something important?!?
After coming to the conclusion that there was nothing to be done about it, I decided to go for a walk to clear my head, without the temptation to open Facebook to post a picture or scroll for messages I needed to be aware of. As I was walking through the woods, sinking into the strange silence from social media, I listened to the leaves falling off the trees, as autumn still just begins to take hold on the city. It’s amazing how something as light as a single leaf actually makes a sound as it floats to the ground, and how often we miss it, distracted by the noise of notifications and the constant stream of the newsfeed.
We live in a society that doesn’t often lean into silence. Silence can be uncomfortable as we are left with only ourselves and our thoughts. We aren’t trying to be productive or produce something. We aren’t working or trying to achieve some great thing. Rather silence invites us to be present, to ourselves, to the world around us and to the presence of God. Listening to the crisp leaves float on the still cooling air, I felt surrounded by the love of God. It wasn’t some profound or larger than life moment, but a small glimpse of the Holy that finds its way to us even in silence, even when we aren’t doing anything, but just being. What are the spaces or times you can just be open to the presence of God?
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Rebekah
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ENCOUNTERS IS THIS SUNDAY AT 9:30!
Oct. 10, Kathy Downey will lead us in an Encounters session about Alzheimer's disease. Most of us know or will know someone who suffers from this condition, so join us to learn more about the disease itself and caregiving for Alzheimer's patients.
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AN UPDATE ABOUT PASTOR STACEY
Stacey is scheduled to have surgery to repair a herniated disc on Oct. 19. Until after she recovers, she will not be at church or in the office, although she is still available by email or phone. This meal train is set up to help care for Stacey as she is managing severe pain which leaves her with very little standing, bending and lifting tolerance. We are hoping to support Stacey by keeping her fed with meal or doordash donations.
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WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP
30 OF MINUTES MEDTITATIVE PRAYER
Join friends to pray together during the week. We’re planning a time when we will meet via Zoom to have 30 minutes of quiet, reflective prayer. The focus is on thankfulness and peaceful hearts; we encourage deep breathing, silent time, ritual response and other techniques to invite contemplation. If you are interested, please indicate if one of the times listed on the Doodle Poll works for you. Want more information? Contact JoAnn Morse [email protected].
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SOS ART presents an Art workshop for Children/Youth
Saturday 11/13/2021, 2-5pm, at MAPC
SOS ART will be offering an art workshop, free of charge, for children/youth, on Saturday November 13, from 2 to 5pm, in the Geier Room, at MAPC. The workshop will focus on the theme of Hunger and on the technique of pastels and will be directed by artist and art educator Jay DeFazio. The workshop is open to any children/youth ages 6 to 16, and children/youth of the MAPC congregation and their friends are all welcome and encouraged to participate. All participants will be asked to wear a mask during the entirety of the workshop. The artwork produced during the workshop will be photographed and posted on the SOS ART website and will be exhibited at a later date. Please register to participate by sending an email listing the name and the age of the child/youth and a contact info (phone number/e mail), or by completing a registration form found on the SOS ART website. Please help us also spreading this invitation to other children/youth you may know. Many Thanks!!!
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CHURCH WORKDAY
October 23
9am-Noon, please come!
We will be planting bulbs for next Spring!
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CONNECTOR ART GALLERY
Now – December 2021:
Craig Britton, Oil Painting
Born and raised in Chicago, Craig completed his BFA at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, MFA at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and has a working studio in Cincinnati’s Pendleton Art Center. His work is part of many private, corporate and municipal collections in the US, Europe and the Caribbean. He has served as a staff muralist and teacher with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Commission and has a permanent installation at the Erie-Torresdale train station in Philadelphia. Copies of Craig’s biography / contact info are located on the ground floor of gallery.
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WOMAN OF THE YEAR: ELLEN MUSE-LINDEMAN
MAPC's very own Ellen Muse-Lindeman has been recognized by the Cincinnati Enquirer as one of the Women of the Year who have supported philanthropic efforts and who have improved civic life through their investment of time, energy and their belief in helping others. She is being honored for her creative and dedicated work in keeping the Kennedy Heights Arts Center open during the pandemic, allowing artists and teachers to keep working and keeping the community connected. She will be honored at The Enquirer Women of the Year luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 21, noon-1:30pm at Music Hall Ballroom.
If you want to purchase tickets ($65.00 each) at the MAPC table, please email Marlene Muse. Congratulations Ellen!!
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Household Hazardous Products One Day Drop-off Event
When: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Madisonville (specific location provided after registration)
Early registration is recommended to secure your spot. Registration for this event will be available until all time slots are filled. When preparing for this event, please pack like items together and place all of your household hazardous products to be collected in the rear of your vehicle and remove all other items. For more information (what is accepted and what isn't.)
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McMillan Street Festival in front of Cincinnati Scholar House
THIS Saturday, October 9, 3 to 7 PM
Cincinnati Scholar House and the Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation have joined forces for a delicious celebration of neighbors, creativity, & strength! There will be live music, food truck eats, and plenty of revelry. MAPC volunteers are helping with set up and greeting as well as joining in the celebration. Linda Ford extends appreciation to this team of nine fun folks: Bill Bogdan, Yana Keck, Deb Carle, Patricia Boone, Rob Biddinger, Pat Timm, and Larry and Clare Williams. Plan to come to this joyful event. Come with a full heart and an empty belly. This is an outdoor event along the 900 block of McMillan Avenue in Walnut Hills.
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Hello Future Ringers
Our handbell choir is experiencing some heavy existential problems. Temporarily we are down 2-3 people (due to some unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances) and that means ringing the pieces we want to ring is impossible. Is there anyone out there who could step in for a few weeks (or months) and give us a hand or two? Ringing bells is really, really fun . Although having some music reading skills is important . the ringing techniques are not difficult. You’ll also find that being on a “team” of folks that are very tolerant, talented, loving and accepting is an ego boost. Anyway, we really need a few folks to ring about 5 -6 bells at the right time . Making music is fun and rewarding. Please consider joining us . We meet from 6:15-7:15 on Thursdays in the social hall . We wear masks and open windows so really were super safe. Interested? Call or Text Chris Miller @ or just see me on Sunday .
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UPDATE FROM PAAD
Death Penalty Abolition Sunday
Our faith community is joining many faith groups throughout the state during Death Penalty Abolition Week for Ohio Faith Communities by raising our voices in the campaign to end the death penalty in Ohio. The voices of people of faith are instrumental in this cause. We cannot create a culture that supports and emboldens life while the death penalty still exists. There has never been this much support to abolish the death penalty on both sides of the aisle. At the May meeting of the Presbytery of Cincinnati they voted to sign a Faith Leader Letter. In this letter, which has been signed by many other faith communities, it stated in part “ Ohio history was made as a bipartisan, multi-faith team of legislators and citizens announced support for a bill designed to end the death penalty in Ohio!”....” Ohio leaders have joined forces to ask the Ohio General Assembly and Governor Mike DeWine to abolish Ohio’s death penalty and thus end executions in our state.”....”As people of faith, we are committed to policies rooted in justice and grounded in the promise of redemption. While we come from varied backgrounds and political stances, we stand together against state sanctioned murder.”.....”We hold deep love
and respect for victims and co-victims of crime, and we most certainly are not opposed to
accountability for rightfully convicted persons. However, we believe that the death penalty
serves no moral purpose. Instead, it is a hollow instrument of death that offers no redemption, no closure and no transformation. The death penalty monopolizes human and financial resources that would be better spent if applied to the co-victims whose glaring list of needs often goes unmet.”
Upcoming Events
October 8-17 has been designated Death Penalty Abolition Week for Faith Communities
October 10: Death Penalty Abolition Sunday
October 12: Cincinnati Interfaith Vigil to End the Death Penalty. People of faith across the city will join together in prayer to call for the end of the death penalty in Ohio.This will be held from 5:45 -6:30 PM at Xavier University near Bellarmine Chapel. (3814 Ledgewood Dr.) Parking available in the Cintas Lot. Please, wear a mask.
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MAPC OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES |
2 – Margaret Breidenbaugh & Ryan Bland
6 – Mary Carol & John Melton
12 – John Wegener & Seth Currier
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1 Sandee Ernst
2 John Hancock
6 Lori Anthony
8 Jocelyn Logan
9 Linda Moy
11 Beth Troendly
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15 Holly Dorna
Ben Marston
16 Myles Thigpen
18 Earl Apel
21 Dave Simon
22 Debbie Ramey
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Ohio Death Row Inmates with October Birthdays
Cards have been sent to the following inmates. (Remembering Jesus’ words, “I was in prison and you visited me”, please, take time to read the list and offer a prayer for each of them.) Quisi Bryan, Antonio Franklin, Ralph Lynch, Scott Group, Clarence Fry, Charles Loraine, Keith Henness, Raymond Twyford, Grady Brinkley, Lee Moore, Edward Lang, Marvin Johnson, Nawaz Ahmed, Perry Hutton, Michael Madison, Lance Hundley
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If you want to see something on the prayer list,
and note how long it should remain on the list.
- Patty Muhleman asks for prayers for her sister, Margaret Hillman, who continues with health issues.
- Daniel Addai asks for prayers for healing.
- Prayer's for Susan Ingmire's mother, Marlene, and for her brother, Steve. Also prayers for Susan and Lynn as they travel on an extended vacation.
- Prayers for Frank Burdick who has been diagnosed with cancer and is in treatment. Emails, texts, and cards are most appreciated at this time rather than calls.
- Diane Myers’ mother, Jeanette Longworth, recently diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Requesting prayers for healing and a gentle path.
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MAPC OFFICERS
The Session is: Sara Bick, Eric Burgmann, Sandee Ernst, Amy Grady, Jeanna Lawson, Julia Malkin, Marlene Muse, Sequoia Powers-Griffin, Sara Renner, Dave Simon, Pete Tuff, and Susan Thomas. Faye Burdick, stated clerk.
The Deacons Board is: Elizabeth Marsh Singh and Mark Schuller, co-moderators, Linda Vaccariello, Earl Apel, Heather Graden, Bonnie Bohn, Rick Sowash, Patty Muhlemann, Rob Biddinger, Deb Carle, and Dale Didier.
The committees of the church (and their chairs/Session liaisons) are:
Operations - Eric Burgman
Finance and Stewardship - Sara Bick, Susan Ingmire
Worship - Van Ackerman, Julie Malkin
Education and Spiritual Nurture - Sara Renner
Justice-Seeking - Linda Ford, Sequoia Powers-Griffin
Congregational Engagement - Elizabeth Marsh-Singh, Sandee Ernst
Outreach - Lynn Hailey, Marlene Muse
Personnel - Jeana Lawson, David Simon
Nominations - Pete Tuff, Amy Grady
Earth Care Leadership Team
Please contact any of these people or Stacey or Rebekah if you have questions about the Session, Deacons, or Committees of MAPC!
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MAPC HAPPENINGS!
All gatherings and worship services are virtual unless otherwise noted.
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Sunday, October 10
11:00 AM, Worship, Zoom and Sanctuary
Tuesday, October 12
9:30 AM Preacher Bible Study, Geier Room
Wednesday, October 13
9-6 Wolf Trapp Opera, Sanctuary
11:00 Staff Meeting
2:00 St John's Seniors, Geier Room
Thursday, October 14
9-6 Wolf Trapp Opera, Sanctuary
Friday, October 15
7:00 PM Recital, Sanctuary
Sunday, October 17
11:00 AM, Worship, Zoom and Sanctuary
2-6 BPI Programming, Geier Room
6-8:30 Brass Fellowship, Sanctuary
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DONATE ONLINE
Now you can participate in the mission and ministry of Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church through convenient online giving! Scan the QR code with the camera on your phone and it will bring you directly to our donation website. Thank you for your generous support.
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MAPC ONLINE DIRECTORY
Updated as of July 2021
You can find the online version here. Please pass any updates on to Nori!
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OFFICE AND PASTORAL COVERAGE
Stacey is housebound for the present and available for phone calls, texts, and emails but not in person activities. Please do feel free to call if you have a pastoral matter you'd like to discuss.
At least one of the pastors is normally "on call" every day. Stacey is off on Mondays and can be reached the rest of the week at 518-533-8000 or [email protected]. Rebekah is off on Fridays and can be reached at other times at 717-476-6297 or [email protected]
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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO UPDATE
Please take note! Dan Davidson has new contact info. Should you need him for anything Church related after hours, please note the changes to his contact info. Cell is (513) 808-6010 and his email is [email protected].
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If you would like to add anything to this weekly e-newsletter, please email Nori [email protected] by Thursday morning. This includes ALL events, prayer requests, and other items of interest. If you want to see it in the e-newsletter, email it to Nori!
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