Summer Solstice

Gathering to Reflect on Sacred Texts
Sunday, June 27, 5:30 pm, 618 Locust Street

This week's summer solstice prompted curiosity, exploration, and reflection on creation stories - particularly those parts concerning the creation or appearance of light. This coming Sunday we will engage some of these stories and reflect together on the on-going power of their meaning. Undoubtedly, the conversation will be very "enlightening"!

Upcoming Offering Recipient: Project Dignidad

These days Old Mother Hubbard is not the only one with an empty cupboard - Project Dignidad is also in desperate need of supplies, so this coming Sunday, we will be collecting both a monetary offering and a food offering for Project Dignidad. The challenge: if you bring something to share with The Gathering's potluck, then bring at least twice as much, with the extra going for our offering. Remember though, Project Dignidad collects food for their pantry, so bring canned and boxed goods. And for those really looking for a challenge - don't bring anything for The Gathering's potluck - just provide for Project Dignidad! Let's be sure that cupboard is no longer bare!

July Gatherings
Each Sunday in July, 5:30 pm, 618 Locust

July 4 - Cool Conversations while Cooking-Out
July 11 - Neil will lead a discussion on the contemplation of origin, meaning and humanity from a perspective few have gazed.
July 18 - Ann and Neil will engage the community in conversation re: an article by Bishop John Shelby Spong.
July 25 - Trudy will lead us in exploring and experiencing a prayerful meditation.


Cool Conversations while Cooking-Out

Neil, Crockett, and Ann have put together a great plan for our July 4th Gathering. Neil writes:

July 4th we will gather for celebration and connection. Crockett and Neil will provide grills for hamburgers and such. Bring your preference of dogs or burgers and whatever else you like cooked on the grill as we celebrate independence in good company. "Nothing formal just fun" is the phrase of the day. Be sure to bring fixings for your meat dish as well as chips, relish, baked/red beans, potato salad and iced tea. Come join us in relational delight as we acknowledge our national heritage.

In order to keep the group posted about what's coming and what's needed, let us know what you're bringing. thegatheringsanangelo@yahoo.com

Serving Angelo State University Students at United Campus Ministries

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Food 4 Thought ministry at UCM Wednesday, July 23 - particularly Ann Light for organizing the ministry and Howard Green for being present at UCM the entire time. We served more than 18 people - a mixture of students, UCM staff, and Gatherers, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The hotdogs, chili, potato salad and rest of the meal were delicious - made more so because of good conversations. What a delight it also was to reconnect with students who've left ASU and have now returned for more classes and/or graduate work. For the help you all provided so that this day of service was possible - thank you.

Grateful to be in sacred community with you:

Rev. Karen Schmeltekopf

Pastor
The Gathering
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