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voices . november 2006
a word from robin
an annual meeting to decide
One of the truisms at Mayflower is that if there is nothing really controversial going on in the church, attendance at the annual meeting goes down! For several years running now, things have been relatively calm. The church has been growing steadily, and there has been lots of good news to report. ::: more |
think on this
"Michael Schut, author of "Simpler Living, Compassionate Life," wrote recently of "three steps to realize and take hold of the power you have as people of faith. Particularly in today's political climate, faith-based voices carry considerable clout. ::: more
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on nov 1 a meal, a meeting, and a mission
Mayflower's annual meeting is all about connections, connecting to the work of the church, to each each other, to the tie that binds us. Join us on Wed., Nov 1., not only for Mayflower's Annual Meeting, but for a tasty meal provided by the always inspiring 363 Group. 363 begins serving at 6:30 pm and the annual meeting follows at 7 pm. ::: more
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growing in wisdom and connections
adult classes to spark heart & mind
By far the biggest comment I hear from people in all walks of life at Mayflower is the yearning for community, for a connection to others. Take a look at what's on tap in our four adult classes in November and you'll see how easy it is to make a connection. ::: more |
nov 12 get all sauced up for fletcher
The Annual Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser, adventures, trips and helping others -- just four of the many things loved by our special friend Fletcher Vines. Because of Fletcher's loves and our love for him, the Christian Ed board is honoring his memory by establishing The Fletcher Christian Vines Memorial Grant Fund, to help kids & youth go on summer service learning trips like Heifer Ranch and Nicaragua or to summer camps like Peace Camp or Dwight Mission. ::: more |
let your heart sing
musical happenings at mayflower
thanksgiving music to inspire you
Celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, the Chancel Choir will present composer John Rutter's "Te Deum," complete with organ, brass and percussion, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Nov. 19. ::: more |
let justice roll
a job should keep you out of poverty, not keep you in it
Concerned citizens representing the faith community, labor unions, and community organizations came to hear Rev. Paul Sherry’s invitation to raise the state minimum wage and to support an increase in the federal minimum wage on Sept. 26, at St. Paul's Cathedral. ::: more |
plymouth guild happenings
nov 14 meeting features richard jobe
The Guild's monthly meeting on Tues., Nov. 14, features Richard Jobe, music director at Mayflower, as guest speaker. Jana Hayes will give the devotional, and Jana, Maggie Hayes, and Nancy Musselman will serve as hostesses. ::: more |
kansas / oklahoma conference of ucc passes fair wage resolution
At the annual conference in Manhattan, Kan., on Sept. 30, the Peace and Justice Task Force submitted a resolution calling for: All churches in the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference to adopt living wages for our own employees, and for all churches to be a part of the national effort to raise the federal minimum wage as well as to be involved in raising local and state wages to a moral standard. ::: more |
MY flower power happenings
thank you meal for 363, zen 101, & more make MY's busiest month yet
Prairie safari was awesome (we didn't freeze). Check out our photo gallery here. We're hitting this month hard with fun stuff and community service. We'll cook a thank you meal for 363, learn meditation basics @ MindEssence Zen Center, help serve @ spaghetti lunch & Thanksgiving dinner, & make plans for Jan. - April 2007. Whew! ::: more |
bleeding hearts drip blood
Come in the spirit of Halloween and give a little blood. You can't resist that headline can you? Yes folks, it's time once again for all you bleeding hearts out there to sign up for Mayflower's fall blood drive. It's scheduled for Sun., Nov. 19, 8:15 a.m. to noon or so. Your gift of blood helps save lives!! ::: more
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choices
Media. What a mess. In all the years I was hammering my head in broadcast news when broadcast news was real, we knew we were having a good day when we received complaining phone calls from conservatives and liberals alike.
And why? ::: more
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of interest ...
PBS religion & ethics newsweekly on the web
Did you know PBS has a comprehensive online companion to it's weekly television program, "Religion & Ethics?"
Along with in-depth coverage on a wide-range of topics, the Web site also offers a wealth of information, lesson plans for teachers and resources in a variety of formats, including rich multi-media, book reviews, and web exclusives you won't find anywhere else.
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news & notes
363's christmas project, care team bulletins, help for addicts and more
Get the inside scoop on these newsworthy items, the details, the tidbits, the 411, the lowdown, and be in the know! ::: more
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