Dear Beloved,

How are you in this new month and this special season of Lent?

Thank you for your continued prayers for the Engaging Young Adult program with the Center for Congregations which the young adults name the Conscious Caring Community. While the Conscious Caring Community is designed specifically for adults between the ages of 20 to 35 and focused on wellness, creativity, and social justice, some of the workshops are open to everyone. One of those workshops is coming up! We hope you’ll join us in person on Sunday, March 13th at 3 p.m. in the kitchen or on IG Live. Please contact pastorsarah.friedensucc@outlook.com register. This is a workshop on gluten-free cooking led by Leo Colon. Leo was the young person who did the work to make it possible for Friedens kitchen to have a shared kitchen license which allows vendors to rent kitchen space to prepare food. Leo lives on the northside and worships with us virtually. I have been to at least three of his workshops now, and they have all been really fun. Hope you can join us and invite others.

There are also young adult vendors at the winter farmers’ market which is in Hayden Hall from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday. You can come by and greet them and show your support.

Several of the Conscious Caring Community participants are also expecting or have recently delivered babies. You can be keeping them in your prayers as well.

There are opportunities to mentor young adults as well as opportunities to help with transportation and sometimes meals as well as community outreach programs. Please be in touch if you would like to be contacted when needs arise. I have always known Friedens to bless others in this way! Serving with you is something for which I continue to thank God. May we know the imaginative beauty of our Creator, the shalom of Jesus, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. You are a loved and loving child of God.

Lenten blessings,

Sarah

5 May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in
harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6 so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 15:5-6