UPCOMING EVENTS
Worship Update: Sunday, March 15
A note from Rev. Kay Houck
Our 8:30 & 10am services will go forward as planned today. However, the Pot of Gold Potluck has been cancelled, as to allow plenty of travel time before the anticipated switch to sleet/ice in the afternoon.
Recognizing that we live in different neighborhoods and micro-climates across the span of Northern Michigan, please, please prioritize your own safety and comfort levels and only make the trip to church if you feel confident doing so. This includes scheduled worship leaders— just send me an email or text to let me know you’re safe but won’t make it to the service for which you are scheduled, and we’ll find a sub for your leadership role.
For those who might like to join worship via livestream, you can access our YouTube Channel through the link below, and follow along with the bulletin found here.
Whether near or far, in a pew or streaming from home, may our prayerful observances on this day bring an awareness of God’s steadfast love and the reminder that healing is a gift, but first it begins in holy surrender.
Avoiding Scams and Frauds Presentation
with Keely Frye, LTBB Community Outreach Educator
Sunday, March 22 from 11:30am-12:30pm
Wood Fellowship Hall
The tools of conmen are different today, but their aim is the same- to separate you from your money and valuables. Join Keely on March 22 after the 10am service to learn about various scams, ways to protect yourself and what you do if you or someone you know has been affected. Participants will have a chance to fill a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a snack and a little conversation before gathering to hear the presentation at 11:30am.
The public is welcome. Wood Fellowship Hall is accessible with an elevator or stairs.
Presenter Keely Frye has a Bachelor’s in Social Work and has used her degree as a foster care specialist, victim witness coordinator for the Charlevoix County Prosecutor’s office and the last 13 years as an advocate for survivors of crime at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
Lenten Dinners at First Presbyterian of Petoskey
An ecumenical sharing with Cross of Christ Lutheran, Emmanuel Episcopal, with presentations offered by our Odawa neighbors
Wednesdays in Lent from 5:30-7:00pm
Lenten Dinners begin Wednesday 2/25 from 5:30-7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian of Petoskey. This year’s series includes our neighbors from the Odawa Tribe coming to share about their history and beliefs, beginning with Mae Wright, LTBB Historic Preservation Officer. on February 25.
The series continues on March 4 with Winnay Wemigwase sharing about the history of the Little Traverse Bay Band.
On March 18, Meredith Migizi will offer Anishinaabe 101, and on March 25, Deleta Gasco Smith continues with Odawa traditions.
Soup will be provided but we ask that you bring a side to share.
Please no desserts as many people “give up” sweets or chocolate for Lent.
Support for the Little Free Pantry
donations ongoing
The local Little Free Pantry is frequently used by community members and still accepts donations. Please bring items that can tolerate freezing temperatures to church and leave in the designated box in the entryway!
Diapers, baking items (flour, sugar, spices), microwaveable rice and pasta, cereal/granola/oatmeal, granola bars/cracker packs, and just-add-water pancake and biscuit mixes are in particularly high demand.
Thank you for your generosity!
Soul Song Circle
Thursday, April 9
7-8:30pm in the chapel
Join in a circle in community to sing simple songs that invite your soul to resonate with others and the sacred Earth for resilience and inspiration.
Hosted and facilitated by Hilary Lake of Hilary Lake Healing Arts.