Sunday
The Friends In Deed food pantry item for this week is baking supplies (flour, sugar, oil, etc.).
We have two very sweet cats that are sheltering with us on the church grounds. They are a bonded pair we hope to keep together as we seek a permanent home for them. The female is pregnant. If anyone is interested in fostering them please contact Kathy Oliver at kathy@fbcpasadena.com.
The next Kids ministry volunteer trainings are coming up on Saturday, March 7 and Saturday, March 14. Please see Andrew or email him at andrew@fbcpasadena.com to sign up to attend.
We kick off winter Sunday School this Sunday, February 22 at 9:00am! Choose What’s Love Got to Do with It, facilitated by Greta Bennett, which examines love in the Bible, from creation care to redemption; or Enneagrams and Spiritual Gifts, with Jason and Natalee Ellis, exploring individual strengths and spiritual gifts. Sign-up sheets are located at the Connections Desk in the Lobby, and online. See Greta with questions. You can also REGISTER ONLINE!
NEW! Open Space with Pastor John Jay and Friends, starting this Sunday, February 22nd. This is an opportunity open to all to gather in the Chapel, from 12:30-1:30pm with the Lead Pastor to explore questions, share ideas, and meet face-to-face to strengthen our sense of shared responsibility for one another. Open Space will take place weekly on Sundays, unless there is a conflict with a Potluck or other all-community event.
From Pastor John Jay:
This gathering is pretty simple in its goals and structure. An open room, a couple of chairs up front, and an hour to explore together. We will begin with shared agreements for the time, then open question and answer dialogue. Some weeks the topic will be focused and defined, other weeks we will keep things broad and exploratory. The goal of this gathering is to create a space of positive co-resonance, non-anxious presence, and expansive honesty. I believe the Celtic Vow of Friendship would be a good guide for our time in this Open Space:
I honor your path
I bring an unprotected heart to our meeting place
I drink from your well
I hold no cherished outcome
I will not negotiate by withholding
I am not subject to disappointment
See you soon.
Calling all prayer warriors! Come for a prayer team light lunch this Sunday, February 22 immediately after service in the Southside Room. We will discuss exciting new prayer opportunities and pray for each other and the church.
The Yarn Crafts group meets this Sunday, February 22nd right after service, in the Parlor. We welcome new folks to hang and craft - there’s plenty of yarn available, along with fun conversation.
Michael Mann’s process group will meet again this Sunday, February 22nd at 2:30pm in the Parlor. This group is open to all for examination of healing and growth after loss.
Are you 55 and over? Then you are in the cool group! Join us next Sunday, March 1 for a potluck as we get reacquainted and begin to schedule out the year. We’ll meet immediately after service in the Southside Room. Sign up today at the Connections Desk. Can’t wait to see you!
Family Park Hangout is coming next Sunday, March 1. Bring a packed lunch or grab something from your favorite Old Town spot and join other families from 12:15-1:30… in the Park, obviously!
The return of the much-loved Community Dinners happens soon! We are finalizing a date that works well for everyone’s schedules, so we are shifting our plans a little into the future. If you want to get a jump on the list of attendees, text “Dinner” to (626) 727-9498. Contact Pastor Chip if you have questions or would like to host.