Special Musical Worship on January 2
Before the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic, it had been customary for the Celebration Chorale to present a special seasonal music presentation as part of one of the Advent worship services. 2021 marks the second Advent season that the pandemic has made such a live presentation inadvisable. In 2020, with no in-person worship experiences, this musical presentation was done in video format and sent out to the congregation through the church website.
With in-person worship taking place this year and the addition to our sanctuary of our new large monitors, we are pleased to bring this seasonal music presentation to you live, though still in video format, as part of our worship experience this morning.
The musical presentation, by gifted contemporary composer/arranger Joel Raney, entitled simply, Peace, uses arrangements of many favorite carols of the season, along with short narrations reflecting on various aspects of the gospel birth stories, to help us to reflect on the birth of Jesus, particularly as we consider him during this season as Prince of Peace.
Peace Times Online Recordings
These will be posted on Mondays through February 6.
Family Ministry Events in January
Mark your calendars, families! Family Ministry is hosting the Good Neighbor Meal on Saturday, January 8. There will be a Sign-up Genius going out. Turkey chili is on the menu for our curbside delivery, and we’ll need about 10 people to prepare and serve on Saturday morning from 9 am-1:30 pm.
On Sunday, January 9, for our regular Second Sunday family event, we will play board games and enjoy lunch together. Watch for a Sign-up Genius to attend.
For the time being, we are limiting these events to young people and their families.
Winter Retreat Canceled
Our annual Peace family winter retreat, scheduled for January 14-16, 2022, has been canceled.
Is Hiyala Still Teaching Yoga at Peace?
Yoga classes on Tuesdays at 9:30am and 5:30 pm. Sessions are 75 minutes long. We wear masks when arriving and leaving. We space ourselves out in the Commons. Some people might choose to remove their masks once situated.
Healing in the forms of Reiki and Thai yoga therapy (now being called “stretch therapy” in the fitness gyms). Purchase 60-minute sessions for $75 (that price includes the tax).
Currently, there is no pilates class. We hope to resussitate that as time goes on because we love it so much!! In the past, this class was held on Thursday mornings from 10-11am.
Hiyala wishes that all beings (including the members of Peace) enjoy the wonder of the Holy days and a great New Year in 2022!
Joint Religious Legislative Coalition (JRLC)
On January 6 at 6:30 pm, their next housing webinar focuses on “Special Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusion.” https://jrlc.org or jmiltenberger@jrlc.org, or 612-230-3232.
The JRLC 2022 Legislative Kick-off will be virtual this year, on Zoom on January 18, 6:30-7:30 pm. It will include an overview of session challenges and opportunities and the JRLC legislative agenda. Zoom link here.
Tornado Disaster Response
Donations may be channeled through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to help provide food, emergency shelter and other necessities following the string of devastation wrought last week in the south:
https://advance.umcor.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx or search for their Advance #901670.