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Dear Ones,

This has been a horrific week for many in the world, Israelis and Palestinians in particular. My heart is broken by all the lives lost amidst the ongoing tragedy of violence and oppression.

I’m grateful for these heartfelt words from Valerie Kaur, founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, and I hope they speak to you as well.

Our most powerful response to the horror in Israel and Palestine is to refuse to surrender our humanity.

You will

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Dear Church Community,

We had so much fun at last Sunday’s Blessing of the Animals and Coffee Hour Concert benefitting the Humane Rescue Alliance. Bruce Grimes and I blessed dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and our first Bearded Dragon. The blessing certificate is good for one year, so we’ll see you next October!

Many thanks to Dorothy Mora and her friend, Pat Henry, for the delicious coffee hour goodies and delightful flute and harp music. Who knew so many old-time

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Dear Church Community,

This Sunday, October 1, you’re invited to bring any creature, great or small (on leash or in a carrier) to our annual Blessing of the Animals Service. We’ll celebrate animals, plants, and the planet in a Service for All Ages that never fails to bring smiles to faces and joy to hearts.

After worship, we’ll gather in the parlor for a Benefit Concert for the Humane Rescue Alliance. We’ll enjoy flute and harp music, hear poems

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Dear Church Community,

This year the Fall Equinox occurs at 2:50 am on Saturday, September 23—perfect timing for our Fall Equinox Retreat, which will take place at church that afternoon from 1-5 pm. If you’d like to join me for a time of contemplation, conversation, and relaxation, please RSVP: pastor@cpcchurch.org. I’d love to include you!

This fall, our church will host a variety of interesting, educational, and inspirational events—while also honoring our commitment to rest as resistance.

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Dear Church Community,

This Sunday we welcome back our 2022 Sabbatical Pastor, Rev. Aubra Love. I’ll lead worship, and Rev. Love will be our guest preacher. After worship, we’ll gather for a Welcome Fall Potluck Lunch. I look forward to being together!

Many of you remember Rev. Love from her time with us, but for those who need a refresher, here’s a brief bio.

Rev. Aubra Love is the Founding Executive Director of the Black Church and Domestic Violence Institute

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