Church & Community News | June 14, 2025
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- Jun 12
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Updated: Jun 19
On June 14, we continue our discussion of The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, by Richard Rohr. We will read Chapter 7 (The Alchemy of Tears: How We Learn Universal Sympathy and Grace) p.96 - 115.
How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today.
The prophets’ writings reflect the full spectrum of human
maturity. Their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world’s suffering. Through critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness, and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify what Rohr calls “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. In this, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern.
The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world.
As always, we welcome any and all who would like to explore these rich topics and discuss beliefs, stories, and questions.
To join the discussion on Saturday, June 14, at 9:00 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 876 0561 2263
Join Us for Worship!
Join us this Sunday in worship as the Rev. C J Dates as our guest minister.
To join our Zoom meeting:
To help families who wish to attend, we do provide childcare. Please contact Henrietta Jordan at 518-576-2079 or via email at hbjordan@trailmarker.org for more information or to have her plan for providing care to your child.
Tuesday Morning Book Group
The Tuesday morning book group is continuing an exploration of poems of spirit. We’ll be looking at poems that engage with Christianity through the centuries from a wide variety of perspectives, and we’ll also be reading a range of poems from other spiritual traditions and lenses. This will be a fun and reflective way to think about the intersection between spirituality and poetry and an opportunity for us to ask how we can leverage the poetic tradition, which captures spiritual wisdom, experiences and questions, in our own practices and faith communities.
If you would like to join, please email Kate Robinson (krobinson49@gmail.com) to receive the reading. Weekly meetings are Tuesday at 9am in the Van Santvoord Room.
Annual White Elephant Sale
Beginning on June 5, we will be accepting items for the White Elephant sale on Thursdays from 10 AM - 2 PM.
PLEASE no books, clothing, kitchen glassware, electronics, skis and baby items. Also, please make sure that there are no broken parts and everything works. Thank you for your diligence.
Mark your Calendars: Church Bazaar
The church bazaar is coming on August 1 and 2, and we need your help! Volunteers for the days of the event are essential to the bazaar's success.
Please consider committing to any or all of the following:
Baked Goods for our Bake Sale: Deliver to the church kitchen on Friday morning;
Fresh salads from provided recipes: See Liz for times to prepare them in the church kitchen. Recipes will be found in the VSR at the end of June.
Donations to the jewelry, quilts, needlecrafts or White Elephant areas.
Help a team! Signups are available in the VSR.
The bazaar is a key outreach of our church and we need everyone to contribute to create a great event.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Food Pantry Garden
More vegetable plants than you need?
Consider donating to the new Food Pantry Garden. Tomatoes, bell peppers, squash, etc. all appreciated .
Leave today near the church pollinator garden or contact Susy Doo at 518 576-9047. Text is best.
Church Photos
The church is looking to include photos of church happenings into a new website design. If you have any photos you’d like to share, please either email them or text them to Fritz at fsabbow@gmail.com or 518-572-5502.