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SUMMARY:Kindness Campaign: Do Unto Others  
DESCRIPTION:“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31   \nThis is one of Jesus’ most powerful and impactful teachings which was profound as he taught it to his disciples and has resonated through the generations of disciples that have followed.  It has come to be known as The Golden Rule and is found in almost every world religion. We should treat others as we want them to treat us\, even those with whom we disagree. The essence of this teaching is found in recognizing the dignity of one another. How we conduct our interpersonal relationship with one another matters to God. Kindness matters. This fall\, we will launch a Kindness Campaign along with other churches across the nation\, including Church of the Resurrection led by Rev. Adam Hamilton where this campaign has its origins. The intention of our Kindness Campaign and its core message urges us as a Christ-centered community to not lose sight of the most important message we can proclaim in these tenuous days before a national election. In these days when division can take root\, we must be agents of compassion\, humility\, kindness\, and love. Standing upon what we believe does not have to involve a rancor that further divides. Kindness creates space for understanding to take root as we consider how we want to be treated and how we will treat others. May kindness prevail and may it begin with us.   
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SUMMARY:Rejoice Sunday
DESCRIPTION:It is Rejoice! Sunday. A day that finds us celebrating as we begin another program year in the life of our Christ-centered community. It is with open hearts and rejoicing that we gather to anticipate what God has in store for our faith community as we value love\, community\, inclusion\, and justice. This fall\, we stand upon the common ground of kindness which leads us to live with open hearts that inspire one another as we respond to the Christ who heals and proclaims all things new. Let us rejoice as our Chancel Singers return to lead us musically\, and we come to the table of grace with hearts open to receive the cup of blessing and the bread of life. This Sunday\, we begin new classes for all ages with an open house for children and families and for youth and families. For our Perks Fellowship we are serving root beer floats to celebrate the sweetness of life together. Come\, let us rejoice and proclaim that Christ has done all things well.   
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/rejoice-sunday-3/
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SUMMARY:Rejoice! Sunday
DESCRIPTION:It is Rejoice! Sunday. A day that finds us celebrating as we begin another program year in the life of our Christ-centered community. It is with open hearts and rejoicing that we gather to anticipate what God has in store for our faith community as we value love\, community\, inclusion\, and justice. This fall\, we stand upon the common ground of kindness which leads us to live with open hearts that inspire one another as we respond to the Christ who heals and proclaims all things new. Let us rejoice as our Chancel Singers return to lead us musically\, and we come to the table of grace with hearts open to receive the cup of blessing and the bread of life. This Sunday\, we begin new classes for all ages with an open house for children and families and for youth and families. For our Perks Fellowship we are serving root beer floats to celebrate the sweetness of life together. Come\, let us rejoice and proclaim that Christ has done all things well.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/rejoice-sunday-4/
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SUMMARY:Lose yourself in kindness
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday for worship in person or online. This week we will continue our kindness campaign where Rev. Matt Weiler will delve deeper into the themes of this campaign. \nSometimes kindness requires that we tread lightly through the world\, showing mercy and compassion\, living with grace and love. Sometimes kindness requires truthfulness that can be as difficult to speak as it is to hear. In the gospel lesson today Jesus tells the disciples the truth – that he will be killed. He also tells the disciples that if they are ashamed of him and his ways that he will be ashamed of them. Peter did not like what Jesus had to say. But what if Jesus had withheld this information from his disciples? It was an act of kindness to reveal these truths to his disciples because telling the truth\, difficult as it can be\, is the kind thing to do. It may also be among the most challenging acts of kindness for Christians in the world today.     
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