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Advent 3: Meditations on joy & struggling to find joy in challenging times

As our dialogue progressed, we converged on eight pillars of joy. Four were qualities of the mind: perspective, humility, humor, and acceptance. Four were qualities of the heart: forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, and generosity. — Douglas Carlton Abrams, The Book of Joy SONGS about JOY: Joy Unspeakable — Barbara Holmes Joy unspeakableerupts when you least expect it,when […]

Events with JCC and Around Town: NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 4

Events with JCC and around town: Decorate the church, train rides, winter tree ID, sleigh rides, jazz, Nutcracker Sweets, music around town, Advent 2: Peace worship,  and more! TUE, Nov 29 WED, Nov 30 THURS, Dec 1 FRI, Dec 2 SAT, Dec 3 SUN, DEC 4 – ADVENT 2

Meditations on gratitude.

So while I think of it,let me paint a thank-you on my palmfor this God, this laughter of the morning,lest it go unspoken.— Anne Sexton. excerpt from Welcome Morning SONGS about THANKS: PRAYER of THANKSGIVING— Howard ThurmanToday, I make my Sacrament of Thanksgiving.I begin with the simple things of my days:Fresh air to breathe,Cool water […]

Thanksgiving weekend with JCC and around town: NOVEMBER 23-27

Highlights: Thanksgiving meals, Advent starts with theme of hope, first Advent candle lit, tree festival, Santa arrives in Jxn, carol with DaCapo, Christmas tree lighting, sleigh rides, church holiday decorating begins, music around town and more! WED, Nov 23 THURS, Nov 24: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY FRI, Nov 25 SAT, Nov 26 SUN, Nov 27 – ADVENT […]

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