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Songs of Hope and Love
Sundays July 5 – July 26, 2026
For millennia, our human experience has been shared through stories, songs, and artistic expressions that transcend our present reality and fire our imagination. They ground us in the security of our shared traditions and open us to the possibility of what might be—new ways of thinking, dreaming, and being. Sacred texts are rich with such content in written form, and in this series, we will specifically explore four different songs in the Hebrew Scriptures. We’ll marvel at their beauty, let them draw us into the divine heart of love, and allow hope to expand our consciousness so that together we can sing a new song!
The Song of Songs – Part 1
Nikki Lerner, Pastor of Creative Arts
Today we’ll slow down and listen to one of the Bible’s most surprising books, a love poem that reminds us we are deeply loved by God. Together, we’ll reflect on the loves that have shaped our lives, the ways love has wounded and healed us, and the quiet invitation of Christ to receive love more fully. As we open our hearts to this ancient song, we may discover that God’s love has been singing over us all along, drawing us toward wholeness, joy, and abundant life.
July 19, 10:00 a.m.
Psalm 137
Dave Cunniff, CRCC Member
July 26, 10:00 a.m.
The Song of Songs – Part 2
Nikki Lerner, Pastor of Creative Arts
July 26, After the service: Pools and Popsicles fun for the kids. Bring a swimsuit and towl and get ready for some water fun!
Sunday Morning Book Study: Sundays at 8:45 a.m., in room 203
This group will meet most Sundays, currently discussing Love Thy Stranger, by New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman. Explore Jesus’ radical call to love those beyond our own circles through acts of compassion and care. For questions, or to confirm a meeting date, please contact Dave Martinsen davidmartinsen@yahoo.com. Everybody welcome!
The Criminal Justice Reform Team invites you to participate in a summer “book” club exploring The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story. This anthology of essays and poetry reframes American history by placing slavery and its enduring legacy at the center of the American story, inviting readers to consider how that history continues to shape American society today. While this work is not directly tied to issues of criminal justice, the CJRT picked this as a fantastic resource for learning and discussion.
There are multiple ways to engage with the material. You can read the book, listen to the audiobook or podcast (available on all major podcast platforms), or watch the related Hulu series. You are welcome to engage with any of these formats, to whatever extent you desire. Work through the material at your own pace during the summer and join us for a discussion and fellowship gathering planned for late August (details forthcoming).
Contact Sara at salimpert@gmail.com to join or for more information.
