"Exeter C3" is now "Generation to Generation." The new blog is just like this one, except that it takes on the new name and will be the one that gets updated. Goodbye exeterc3.blogspot.com, and hello generationsc3.blogspot.com
See you there!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Worship Operations this Sunday
When Union Church worships together at the Armory, Community 3 groups take turns pitching in to set up, take down, and greet. We're on for Sunday.
This C3 rotation has proven to be a great way to not only get the necessities done, but also build community by working together. If you're planning to be there, please comment here with how you'd like to help. Many hands make light work (and lots of fun).
It's a communion Sunday, Dani is preaching, Renee is the storyteller upstairs, and the back is getting an (easier to setup) upgrade.
Look forward to seeing y'all. See below who's on for what so far, based on email correspondence and comments here.
Set-up - 5 people @8:20
1. Greg
2. Jeanie
3. Leah
4. Ben
5. Mary
Greeter/Offering - 4 people @9:30
1. Deborah
2. Santtu
3. Amy
4.
Tear-down - 6 people till approx 12:30
1. Branches
2. Franklins
3. Wroblewskis
4.
5.
6.
This C3 rotation has proven to be a great way to not only get the necessities done, but also build community by working together. If you're planning to be there, please comment here with how you'd like to help. Many hands make light work (and lots of fun).
It's a communion Sunday, Dani is preaching, Renee is the storyteller upstairs, and the back is getting an (easier to setup) upgrade.
Look forward to seeing y'all. See below who's on for what so far, based on email correspondence and comments here.
Set-up - 5 people @8:20
1. Greg
2. Jeanie
3. Leah
4. Ben
5. Mary
Greeter/Offering - 4 people @9:30
1. Deborah
2. Santtu
3. Amy
4.
Tear-down - 6 people till approx 12:30
1. Branches
2. Franklins
3. Wroblewskis
4.
5.
6.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Transition?
Now that we're emerging a bit from the baby fog, I’ve got an idea to tell you (and hopefully get your feedback) about.
Our monthly time at Exeter House continues to go well. Thanks, Jeanie, for stepping in to coordinate and maintain our relationship there. That role is so essential, since it is what allows us to be with the residents, and you do it so well. The new nametags really add a lot, and saying The Lord’s Prayer last time was so beautiful.
It really seems to be a great match all around. Although there are always details to refine in an effort to help us connect with the residents as much as possible, it’s apparent that we’ve entered the open doors at Exeter and the little gem we have in the hymn sing is sustainable.
And now for the idea: What if we morphed our community groups’ name from “Exeter C3” to “Generation to Generation”? There would actually be no immediate change, except the name. What we do every fourth Sunday at Exeter would go on as usual, and those of us who want our C3 involvement to go unchanged, could.
A framework that’s defined by connecting people of different generations would simply be bigger than a framework defined by Exeter House.
Undoubetly, God led us to connect our generation, and our children’s (and I say “our children” here in the big, Family of God sort of way) to that of our friends at Exeter House. As the Holy Spirit continues to awaken us to God’s dream for generations to be in relationship with one another—in other communities of elderly folks, in the neighborhood of South Lake Union, and within Union Church itself—perhaps this larger framework would help us to be ready. Ready to plant a few more mustard seeds.
So, what do you think? Does this idea jive with the way you imagine yourself being a part of Union, and more importantly, the Kingdom of God? Do you see any red flags? Mild concerns? Please do share. As always, we are in this journey together.
Our monthly time at Exeter House continues to go well. Thanks, Jeanie, for stepping in to coordinate and maintain our relationship there. That role is so essential, since it is what allows us to be with the residents, and you do it so well. The new nametags really add a lot, and saying The Lord’s Prayer last time was so beautiful.
It really seems to be a great match all around. Although there are always details to refine in an effort to help us connect with the residents as much as possible, it’s apparent that we’ve entered the open doors at Exeter and the little gem we have in the hymn sing is sustainable.
And now for the idea: What if we morphed our community groups’ name from “Exeter C3” to “Generation to Generation”? There would actually be no immediate change, except the name. What we do every fourth Sunday at Exeter would go on as usual, and those of us who want our C3 involvement to go unchanged, could.
A framework that’s defined by connecting people of different generations would simply be bigger than a framework defined by Exeter House.
Undoubetly, God led us to connect our generation, and our children’s (and I say “our children” here in the big, Family of God sort of way) to that of our friends at Exeter House. As the Holy Spirit continues to awaken us to God’s dream for generations to be in relationship with one another—in other communities of elderly folks, in the neighborhood of South Lake Union, and within Union Church itself—perhaps this larger framework would help us to be ready. Ready to plant a few more mustard seeds.
So, what do you think? Does this idea jive with the way you imagine yourself being a part of Union, and more importantly, the Kingdom of God? Do you see any red flags? Mild concerns? Please do share. As always, we are in this journey together.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
C3ing it every Sunday?
Wouldn't it be great if our group contributed in some way to Union-wide worship gatherings every time they happen? Don't get me wrong--I'm not saying that we're up for doing "worship operations" (that's setup, takedown, greeting, etc.) any more often than we already do, but perhaps we can do something smaller on the Sundays that we're not doing worship operations--things like gather to pray for a few minutes before the service starts, help with communion, or provide snacks. Each activity would need a leader--that is, a person that makes sure to show up, knows what's going on, and instigates doing it.
What do y'all think? Sound like a great way to spend time together and support Union-wide worship? Or sound like a good way to be stretched too thin and burn out faster than lightning?
Give your two cents by clicking "comment" below, or email me directly if you'd like to be more confidential.
What do y'all think? Sound like a great way to spend time together and support Union-wide worship? Or sound like a good way to be stretched too thin and burn out faster than lightning?
Give your two cents by clicking "comment" below, or email me directly if you'd like to be more confidential.
Science on Tap, October 7th, “What can evolution tell us about God?”
One of Jen's passions is Science on Tap. Here's a great opportunity to see it as a forum design for people interested in the Union-hosted science forum series in 2009 (if all goes as planned).
“What can evolution tell us about God?”
History is full of instances where scientific and religious thinking have been seen as conflicting with one another. While most mainstream religious groups now reject this idea, some areas of science, such as evolution, still cause unease and discomfort among religious believers. Dr. Boose, an evolutionary biologist from Gonzaga University, will discuss some of the reasons for this discomfort, and will talk about his view that a scientific understanding of the world can actually enhance, rather than diminish, our understanding of God.
Details: TS McHughs on 21 Mercer St. at 7:30pm on October 7th. Please arrive by 6:45 if you want a good seat, and by 7:15 if you want a seat at all. TS McHughs is an all-ages restaurant and pub and serves typical pub fare as well as Irish favorites.
-Science on Tap is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed atmosphere.
-A forum for discussing science issues with local scientists, Science on Tap is based on Cafe Scientifique. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accessible.
-What to expect: meetings usually last about one to two hours. The speakers give a short talk about their area of interest, followed by a break to fill up on beverages and a time for small group discussions. Afterwards there will be a question and answer session and general discussion of the topic with the speaker and the audience at large.
“What can evolution tell us about God?”
History is full of instances where scientific and religious thinking have been seen as conflicting with one another. While most mainstream religious groups now reject this idea, some areas of science, such as evolution, still cause unease and discomfort among religious believers. Dr. Boose, an evolutionary biologist from Gonzaga University, will discuss some of the reasons for this discomfort, and will talk about his view that a scientific understanding of the world can actually enhance, rather than diminish, our understanding of God.
Details: TS McHughs on 21 Mercer St. at 7:30pm on October 7th. Please arrive by 6:45 if you want a good seat, and by 7:15 if you want a seat at all. TS McHughs is an all-ages restaurant and pub and serves typical pub fare as well as Irish favorites.
-Science on Tap is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed atmosphere.
-A forum for discussing science issues with local scientists, Science on Tap is based on Cafe Scientifique. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accessible.
-What to expect: meetings usually last about one to two hours. The speakers give a short talk about their area of interest, followed by a break to fill up on beverages and a time for small group discussions. Afterwards there will be a question and answer session and general discussion of the topic with the speaker and the audience at large.
New C3 Group Forming
Community groups are meant to be dynamic, constantly in motion with how the Spirit of God is working at Union to make it a community of communities responding to the needs of our city.
So it is with great joy that we announce our own Dani Forbess is starting up a new Outdoor C3 Group.
A small number of people are already interested in getting it launched, and the plan is to start at the end of September, even if it starts small. They're thinking small things, like education through exploring local sites, and placing a great value on time spent together in the outdoors. This group, like Exeter C3, will make it a priority to be accessible and friendly to the participation of children. If you are interested, please contact Dani Forbess, Jera Blomquist, or Bob Tissell.
So it is with great joy that we announce our own Dani Forbess is starting up a new Outdoor C3 Group.
A small number of people are already interested in getting it launched, and the plan is to start at the end of September, even if it starts small. They're thinking small things, like education through exploring local sites, and placing a great value on time spent together in the outdoors. This group, like Exeter C3, will make it a priority to be accessible and friendly to the participation of children. If you are interested, please contact Dani Forbess, Jera Blomquist, or Bob Tissell.
Happy September Birthdays!
This C3 has so many September birthdays, I think the topic is worthy of its own post.
So, happy birthday to Jen (17th), Dani (19th), Joshua (20th), and Doug (22nd)!
So, happy birthday to Jen (17th), Dani (19th), Joshua (20th), and Doug (22nd)!
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