All are Welcome!
We are at the end of Pride Month and I know that we will
continue to celebrate the inclusive love of God throughout the
entire year. Last week we saw that Jesus went to the other side
“just as he was.” And just as you are you are a child of God.
This week we will receive two stories of healing that will
deepen our sense of what radically inclusive means. I can’t
wait to share these with you. If you want to get a head start,
you can read in the Book of Mark, chapter 5, verses 21-43. Juicy stuff.
Earlier in the week you got a notice that I had cancelled my office hours. Don’t be alarmed when
you see that. I should have explained better. I had to schedule appointments during those hours
so I could not have my doors open for visitors coming in.
I am still settling in and I don’t have a full flow yet. It may take a bit of time and that is ok. In the
meantime, please always feel free to call me to set up a time to meet: 925.689.8260, ext 3. You
can also email me at hillcrestucc.revniels@gmail.com. I want to meet you. I have been meeting
with several of you already and I love it, I just love meeting you all. My work days are Sunday
through Thursday.
Next week we will participate in the Independence Day Parade in Pleasant Hill. I am happy to
celebrate our democracy. Soon we will need to defend it, and we will come to talk about that as
well. But for now, rest, sit back, and come and celebrate how we are loved by our God.
Happy Pride and see you Sunday.
Pastor Niels