We had a GREAT time at Open Streets Dartmouth on Sunday; thank you so much to all who contributed to the success of this community venture! From those who made cookies to share, or brought freezies and popsicles, to those who were present and those who cleaned up, we all played a part in making a positive contribution to our community! We made over 300 buttons! Next year, T-Shirts, so that we are more easily identified! Here are some pictures that Melanie Rendell and I took.
If you weren’t in worship last Sunday, you missed hearing Jen Adams and Debra Keays-White share a bit of their faith story as well as a hymn that they chose to go along with that. Jen’s story is at the 31 minute mark and Debra’s is at 38 minutes. So many people have commented about how meaningful it was that I think I’m going to make this a regular part of the service starting in the fall.
A Growing Church is a Dying Church! While this article is a 10 years old, it still resonates strongly. I’d encourage everyone to read it as we look towards the fall and the report from the Listening Circles as well as the Hall Options Committee.
This is my last message until the fall; I hope you all have a great summer, with time for whatever feeds your body, mind and spirit.
St. James United Church Dartmouth 