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THIS WEEK
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to view the announcements for the week of February 17–23, 2025.
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dates and times for recurring events (weekly/monthly) at Salem United Methodist Church.
BRAVER ANGELS WORKSHOP
Sign-Up for Braver Angels Workshop!
Our next Braver Angels Red/Blue Workshop is on Sunday, February 23 from 11:15 A.M.
until ~2:00 P.M. in the Community Hall. Join us for this free two-part intensive
workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue
(liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured
discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships
and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating.
You can sign up for one of three positions: Red, Blue, or a neutral observer.
If you have not received an invitation yet or would like to know more, contact our
Administrative Specialist.
And click here
to view a sample participation guide from Braver Angels.
This is an in-person workshop.&mnsp; In Part One, participants get to know one another
and a foundation of trust is established. This paves the way for a deeper dive
into authentic, respectful and thought-provoking questions and answers in Part Two.
NOTE: It is important to be available and committed for the entire three-hour workshop.
Participants engage in small and large group discussions with individuals of both
the same and different political persuasions. We strive for an equal balance
of red and blue participants: approximately five people on each side.
Observers watch and listen, but do not participate in the discussions.
Who can attend? Anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of,
and connection with, people whose political beliefs differ from their own is welcome.
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To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the
political divide; |
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To seek out areas of common ground in addition to acknowledging and respecting difference; |
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To gain insights that might help to heal the increasing polarization in our community and the nation |
NEWSLETTER
Click here to read
the February 2025 Newsletter.
Please submit articles, photos, poems, inspirations, tributes, or anything else
you would like to share with the congregation to our Newsletter Editor,
Joan Aebig at newsletterjoan@gmail.com
The deadline for submitting material to the next newsletter is February 19, 2025.
ALTAR FLOWERS
If you are interested in providing fresh flowers for the altar you can now sign up
through the Sign Up Genius.
This hyperlink was also sent out via email. Donors purchase the flowers/arrangements/plants of
their choice and place them on the altar by 9:00 A.M. Sunday morning.
If you have any questions or need help signing up, contact our
Administrative Specialist.
Cristin Cooper and Her Ministry and Love of Cooking Video
Click here to view a video from
our own Cristin Cooper about her vocation ... a vocation merging her ministry
and love of cooking. Check out her video for more information!.
And if you would like to experience Coop's Soup all winter long, check out their
"Soupscription" on their Web site ... https://www.coopssoups.com/.
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