Hi Friends,
We are continuing to pray and ask for God's leading as we look ahead to summer and imagine what we might offer kids and youth. Their safety is still our top priority, and we will keep you posted as we discern what opportunities we can offer for our kids and families to connect in meaningful ways. We also are praying as many kids finish out another strange year of school either on campus or at home, and we are sending all our young people so much love and gratitude for their resilience during the pandemic!
Local Market on Saturday
If you are looking for something fun to do outside this Saturday, you might check out the local pop up market Loretto's Community Place in Filipinotown from 11am-4pm. There will be a variety of vendors selling food and handmade items, and Carla, one of our FBCP parents, will be there with a booth for her succulent creations! You can find out more details here, and the address is 285 N Union Ave, Los Angeles 90026.
Contemplative Walking
I read a brief post about contemplative walking last week and thought about how many of us have walked our neighborhoods more during the pandemic. I know from strolling with Brody that paying more attention to the flowers and the tiny creatures and the huge trees has been a very centering experience for me. If you're looking for reminders about how to use a walk to connect with God and the whole of creation, you might find the tips in the last section of this post helpful. Happy walking!
Next Family Liturgy for Families with Kids
It's almost time for our families with kids to gather, see one another, sing, and grow together in faith at our family liturgy in the park! Mark your calendars for Saturday May 8th at 10:30AM. We are so thankful for our families and these times we get to be together, and we are dreaming up new ways for us to connect and learn in this format. If you know other friends who need a church community, this is a great event to invite them to join. Here's an RSVP link so you can let us know if you plan to attend. We hope you will join us!
Youth Group After Worship
This week the youth will be in the park, but our gathering will be after worship. Our hope is that youth can attend worship at 10:30AM if they want and that they will serve on our Pit Crew if that is something that interests them. After worship we will head to the park for lunch and our time together in fellowship and Bible study. We will continue to maintain our safety precautions and adjust as it is safe or necessary to do so. If you have any questions about these changes, feel free to reach out. I will, of course, send reminders in the coming weeks.
Sending you so much love and virtual hugs!
With gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary