Hey, Friends!
Last Sunday was such a special time of remembrance as we honored four members of our church whose legacies will long outlast their days with us. As we celebrated their lives, I couldn't help but also think about our younger church family members and the potential they also have to shape our church in special ways as they grow and become the people God has called them to be. The rich tradition of FBCP continues in each of us, and it's a joy to carry on the legacy of those who came before us as we imagine new ways to grow as a church. Thanks for being such a special place to belong!
Virtual Parent Conversation
This Sunday at 7:30pm we are hosting a time for parents to get together and discuss their parenting journeys with Iris Chen. For those who have read her new book (you can find it here or we can send you a copy!), this is a chance to ask questions and share anything that has resonated with you. If you haven't had a chance to read it but still want to join us, we would love to have you! Iris will begin by talking about her own journey with parenting, and then we'll have time for questions and conversation. We love our parent community and look forward to gathering together for a time to connect and learn! Here’s the Zoom link to join.
Kids
Liturgy for Families with Kids
Mark your calendars for our next time of worship in the park on Saturday, March 20th, at 10:30AM! We will have a fun-filled morning of learning and praising God together. (And stay tuned for details about Easter—we have a fun celebration for families in the works!)
Honoring Black History Month
Here are some resources to help families learn and celebrate Black History all year long. To hear from a local voice, check out a recent article from Denise Verret, the CEO and zoo director of our Los Angeles Zoo. She has some powerful words to share about being a woman of color in her field, and she shares a story about Dr. Roger Arliner Young, the first African American woman to ever receive a doctorate in zoology. You can read her article for Black History Month to learn more about both of these women and their contributions to science and zoology.
Youth
Sunday Gathering
This week the youth have a Youth Zoom gathering at 2pm. Here is the meeting link that you can use to hop on the hangout. We look forward to being together and talking about a simple prayer practice for Lent (and we'll make space for play, too!). We will be in the park next week at 10:30AM to continue with our every-other-week schedule.
Fuller Youth Institute Cohort
Since the start of 2019, a team of FBCP adults and youth have been part of a two-year cohort with the Fuller Youth Institute to develop new methods for youth ministry. It continues to be a rich and imaginative process, one that has continued during the pandemic. We look forward to sharing more about what we are developing in the coming months, and we would welcome your prayers for vision and clarity as we seek new ways to grow alongside our young people.
Sending you so much love and virtual hugs!
With gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary