What a glorious Fall day! As we write, the light in our church office is bright and golden, shining off of the trees that line the creek that runs between the church grounds and Steinmetz Park. As we write, a young couple sits in the sanctuary, having come inside to enjoy the quiet. These are reminders of our connections… to the Earth, to the sky, to our surrounding community.

October’s theme is Connections, Commitment, and Community. This past Sunday, 18 kids explored this theme in a Children’s Chapel led by Mati Hacket, Jodi Lovegrove, and Juliana Post-Good.Sometimes the adults in the congregation don’t get to know about the fabulous stuff that happens in Waters House.

Mati shared the story, “The Reason We are Here”, an excerpt from “Toys Go Out” by Ella Jenkins. She says, “We reflected on happy church memories and created a paper chain, evidence of our joyful commitment to this beloved community. Then the kids beaded “worry” bracelets that they could take home with them to use like a fidget tool when they are in need of some strength or comfort (replacing negative thoughts with positive memories of being in church together).”

This coming Sunday, the paper chain will be on one of the tables in the back of the Great Hall, so that all who would like to, might add a link. What connects you to this congregation? How does your commitment to this faith show up?

We’ll be adding some links, too.