I will talk to the Parent, and God will provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you.
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| | I will talk to the Parent, and God will provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you. (John 14:16) |
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Happy Mother's Day!
Our "Forgiveness, Justice and Mercy" Bible study continues Monday at 7pm Eastern via Zoom. All are welcome. Here's this week's study guide:
Week 5 (May 11): Forgiveness as Liberation
Theme: Forgiving Those Who Harm in Public Power
Scripture Reflection Forgiving public figures or those in power can feel impossible. Forgiveness does not remove accountability—it prevents hatred from taking root.
Historical Voice – Martin Luther King Jr. “Forgiveness… refuses to let wrongdoing define the relationship.”
Questions Why is forgiving public harm so difficult? What is the difference between forgiveness and excusing wrongdoing? How can we pursue justice without hatred?
Practice Pray for: those harmed those responsible your own heart
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Midweek meditations are every Wednesday at 7pm Eastern via our Facebook Page. All are welcome.
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Key dates: May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia May 22 Harvey Milk Day May 24 Pentecost Sunday May 25 Memorial Day June 1 Pride Month June 19 Juneteenth June 21 Father's Day June 28 Stonewall Anniversary July 1 Whosoever 30th Anniversary July 14 Non-Binary People's Day August 8 International Allyship Day September 23 Bisexual Visibility Day October 1 LGBTQ+ History Month October 8 International Lesbian Day October 11 National Coming Out Day October 26 Intersex Awareness Day October 31 Paradise Conference November 1 All Saints Day / Daylight Saving Time ends November 2 All Souls Day November 13-19 Trans Awareness Week November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance November 29 First Sunday of Advent December 1 World AIDS Day
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God loves you unconditionally: God passionately desires a direct relationship with you, just the way you are.
Your relationship with God is paramount: No one, no institution, no thing, should come between you and God.
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