Park Avenue Christian Church

"...And a Felon Shall Lead Them" by The Rev. Kaji Douša When Empire hands you a living hero? Be suspicious. Have questions. But the people God has called? Were Empire’s Most Wanted. And where do we fall? Is Empire just fine with what we’re doing? Then maybe we won’t get a burning bush. Maybe we won’t hear God directly because the buzz of Empire is just going to ring too loudly in our ears. My guess? We need to be closer to the edge in order to see the fire in the burning bush. To hear that voice saying "Baby? Take off them shoes. I got something for you to do..." The full text of Pastor Kaji's sermon is available here: http://soundthebells.blogspot.com//and-felon-shall-lead-th

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Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Maria Fortunato Dear Park People, On Sunday October 18th, the Park Sunday school children read the Exodus story of the Ten Plagues, and used their Play-Doh to create items (mostly animals) that appeared in the story. We talked about the cruelty of Pharoah’s treatment of the enslaved Israelites, and the determination of Moses, as he worked to free his people. The children agreed that it’s important to never give up t...rying to make things better, when people with power are being unfair or unkind. On Sunday October 25th, we will step a couple of chapters back, in the Exodus story, reading about Moses and the burning bush. The children will be invited to imagine what that burning bush might have looked like, and draw pictures showing the way they think looked. Our discussion focus will be about the ways that our faith in God can give us courage, when we need to do hard things. In addition to discussion of the biblical messages, the Park Sunday school children continue to simply enjoy each other’s company, during our Sunday morning time together, and I am very glad to witness their ongoing friendship and mutual support, even as we stay apart, physically. I remain intentional about making time, during Sunday school, for just catching up with each other, and fostering the social aspect of Christian community, as best I can. My hope and prayer for the entire Park Church community adults as well as children is that we can keep up that sustaining connection, during this unprecedented; extremely challenging time. Blessings and well wishes as always, Rev. Francesca Fortunato: Children’s Minister

Oops! There is a mistake in the newsletter, friends. Pastor Kaji is the one preaching this Sunday. See you, Sunday!

Inspire Courage: Do Not Be Consumed by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell Beloved Church, I hope this week has opened up new spaces of courage for you. Courage to show up authentically. Courage to honor yourself and your community. The courage to trust in God for all things great and small. The work of courage is challenging and faithful but all things are possible with God. This week we hope to see you in worship and make sure to mark your calendar for our Congregational Review on...Continue reading

Rev. Stephanie Kendell will be on the panel this Sunday at 3 pm EDT, joining Racial Justice Ministries at Scarritt Bennett Center for "White Women and Voting: Calling White Women Out to Call Them In at the Polls" - tune in live on their Facebook page.

Co-hosted by Rev. Stephanie Kendell and Rev. Arthur Stewart, with guest Rev. Jamie Plunkett, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1:00 pm EDT. www.facebook.com/twoononeproject

Pastor Kaji will be speaking at tomorrow's (Tuesday's) segment of this week-long event. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_-dUkp0cUQbejF3MvvYO5TA

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