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Check out our May events!
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Breakfast Meeting of Ordained Pilgrim Members
Fellowship of the Cake
Pride
Planning Meeting In Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ’s history
we have taken stands against injustices,
If you can’t march or ride in the parade, we still need your help. We need help with our festival booth, constructing a float, creating marketing materials, and we need help to offset the cost of the Pride Ads and expenses associated with Pride. If you would like to make a donation, please mark in the memo portion of your check “LGBT Outreach.” If you have any questions, please see Bill Grulich, Linda Severance, or Pastor Tricia.
Mah Jong Club
Please join the Pilgrim Young and the Restless Group at their Spring event. All
families with children birth through 5th grade are invited to attend our Spring
Gathering at
Lake
Metropark’s Farmpark (8800 Chardon Road Kirtland, Ohio 44094, (440)
256-2122; (800) 366-FARM (3276).) Lake
The
World’s Religions
Study Group Join our group for a discussion about the book, Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. In this profoundly affecting memoir, Ali tells her astonishing life story, from her traditional Muslim childhood in Somalia, to her life in the Netherlands with her awakening, activism and fierce criticisms of Islam. Also coming next month...
Wednesday, June 11 • 7:00 PM Movie night! Join us for a viewing and discussion of the movie, Kundun. Although this movie is excellent, few people have seen it. Released in 1997 Kundun tells the story of the Dalai Lama’s formative years; the search and discovery of the incarnation of their ruler up through the invasion of Tibet by China. The director weaved the core philosophy of Buddhism in this wonderful tale. Popcorn and other snacks will be served.
Saturday Morning Book Adventure: Ulysses The study group continues its journey through Ulysses, led by Pastor Patrick on Saturday, March 15th at 9:00 AM. The group is examining the historical context, writing style, literary quality, and impact of Ulysses, written by James Joyce, on the modern reader. The study group is open to all interested individuals; no need for a literary background in Joyce, only an interest in sharing ideas and voyaging through life’s odyssey.
Leadership Luncheon
Meeting II
The chairs of all of the Pilgrim Church boards are invited to gather again this
month for a time of
Parents' Morning Out
Join us for what promises to be a refreshing break and a great way to connect
with other parents of
Women's Study Group Because the WCLV Choir Competition is being held at Pilgrim Church on Saturday, May 10th, the Women's Study Group will meet on Saturday, May 31st at 8:30 AM. Our own Dr. Olivia Masih White will present a workshop on stem cell research on that day. This is a very controversial subject which is in the news very often these days, and promises to be of interest to all of us Pilgrim women. All Pilgrim women and their guests are invited to bring a dish to share on this morning. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
A note from the film series group organizer: "Hi – Hard to believe it has
been another month and I hope you are enjoying the wonderful spring we have
had. Our regular movie night falls on this Sunday. I realize that it is
mother's day, but many of us still might want to go. Hope to see you there and
invite a friend to come with you. –Rob This month's movie will be: Then She Found Me; 2008; RATED: R / RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes; Starring: Helen Hunt, Bette Midler, Colin Firth, Matthew Broderick and John Benjamin Hickey April, an elementary school teacher, learns – in the same week that her husband leaves her and her mother dies – that her birth mother is actually a local talk show host, and begins a relationship with the father of one of her students, a union that's ultimately complicated by the revelation that she's pregnant with her ex's child. We will attend the 7:35 screening at the Cedar Lee on Sunday, May 11.
...and,
finally, the spirit behind Yoga is “namaste” (acknowledging the divine in
you) and behind Thai Yoga Massage is “metta” (with loving kindness )...how
perfectly these fit into the family of Pilgrim Congregational Church! Yoga Classes at Pilgrim Church The yoga classes are open enrollment. . . you can join at anytime. . . and attend any of the classes in our schedule. We have had a great success with our class for “floor-challenged” folks and we certainly invite even those who feel intimidated at the thought of exercise to join this class! We
now have classes for beginner and intermediate level students, and offer several
styles of yoga. . . from long, slow meditative stretches to strengthening and
conditioning workouts. Please call Chaz Henderson at 216-621-9530
for more information on yoga styles and enrollment. Class Schedule
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All
ordained members and friends of Pilgrim are invited to attend a breakfast
meeting with Pastor Gil to discuss how you may wish to be involved with our
services. If you would like to attend this brief meeting, please notify Carla
in the office at 216.861.7388.
On
Sunday, May 4, we will start the Pilgrim
Birthday Celebration! Every first Sunday of the month, we will have a very
special birthday cake at Coffee Hour to honor everyone who will be celebrating
a birthday that month. Cakes will be baked and decorated by the “Fellowship of
the Cake” in Pilgrim’s kitchen. If you wish to contribute in honor of someone’s
birthday or wish to join the Fellowship, please contact Lyn Byrd.
racism, sexism, wars, violence, and many other inequities. We don’t just talk…
we also “walk the walk”. We will march in Cleveland’s 2008 Pride Parade to show
our support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender persons.
We need
you and your friends to help us! On Sunday, May 4 right
after the service, there will be a short meeting to discuss Pilgrim’s
participation in the Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival. We need young, old,
straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and friends of Pilgrim to help
us. This year’s Pride Parade and Festival is on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
Please join us
for this fast-paced and fascinating game! No prior experience is necessary,
and several players gather early for dinner
at Grumpy's before the games. Contact Chaz Henderson at
216.621.9530 for more information and to reserve a table seat to learn and
play...
Metropark’s Farmpark
is a family oriented science and cultural center devoted to agriculture,
farming, and country life. Come and experience this award-winning park where
you can milk a cow, take a wagon ride, and discover over 50 breeds of farm
animals up close. Marvel at the border collie at work.
Explore solar and wind power, The Great Tomato Works, and themed gardens.
Pilgrim will be going to the Farmpark on Saturday May 10th. We would like to
meet at 10:00 at the Farmpark. The group rate is $5 a person, $4 under 10,
under 3 is Free. If you would like to go please contact Pastor Tricia by May
6th. There are also pony rides available for $3 per child (under 80 lbs).
Please come out and join us!
young children (birth through 5th grade). Come and get
some support and share some laughs that will encourage you on your parenting
journey. Drop your child(ren) off at the church and then gather at the coffee
house,
If you
haven't been to the movies with Pilgrim, there is a group of us who get
together monthly for a movie discussion and refreshments. It is a great way to
get to know others in the church. Please check back to find out the title,
date, and time of this month's outing!
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