June 15, 2023
Greetings to the Friends, Neighbours and Members of Cressy Glenora Church,
When I was studying in Montreal, I often visited the dollar store. Not to shop, but instead to slowly walk the aisles. Somehow, I found great calm in the clutter of the store. Walking the aisles--like an ancient labyrinth--helped me to reconnect to the quiet centre of myself, during that busy period of my life. I wonder if everyone has a special way of connecting to the quiet centre within...? Do you, dear reader?
Well, this past week I was walking in the dollar store in Picton, when I came across this book by Oprah Winfrey. It's called "The Wisdom of Sundays." The book features short words of wisdom from a wide variety of people, such as athletes, scientists, teachers, tv personalities, ministers (like moi), Buddhist monks, entrepreneurs and more. Here are some words from Oprah that reminded me of my dollar store walking experiences... and that I hope will speak to you too 🙏
"...my prayer is that you will uncover the little spaces in your own life, find comfort in them, gain insight to their meaning, and see the way forward to an extraordinary new existence." ~ Oprah, in The Wisdom of Sundays
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The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders
This touching video was forwarded to us all from a reader. It tells the story of a restaurant whose waiters make charming mistakes in customers' orders... and why the customers absolutely love it 💜 Enjoy
LINK TO VIDEO: https://youtu.be/QvbSCLpwq6w
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PEC Fresh Rx Program
The Greens Rx program at "PEC Fresh Good Food Market" is looking for people to participate in a 20-week program looking into how eating more fruits and vegetables can improve your health. Please see the attached poster to learn more about the program.
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Before I go let me leave you with this prayer for the week:
"Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Let peace begin with me and let this be the moment now."
Blessings to you all,
from your community minister,
Rev. Aaron
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Saturday - Fly-In Breakfast hosted by the Prince Edward Flying Club. As we mark our 70th Anniversary, we're celebrating fathers at our Fly-in Breakfast. Tap your toes to the Celtic sounds of musician Mark McGreevy. Hot breakfast served 8:30am - 11am. $15/person. Base31. See poster for more details and location.
Sunday - Father's Day and Indigenous Day of Prayer, 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Wednesday - Coffee & Chat - Laid back conversation in Burley Hall. 10-11 a.m.
Wednesday - Local Walks in Cressy. Enjoy a human pace while taking in local sites as a small group. Meet at 11am in the church parking lot.
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UPCOMING
PUB NIGHT - All are welcome for good times, local food and beverages on the outdoor patio of Cressy Mustard. 4:30 pm.
SUMMER MEDITATION - We'll gather in the churchyard or in our air conditioned log cabin hall. No experience necessary. Thursday, June 22nd is POSTPONED. First meeting will be Thursday, June 29 at 7pm.
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS - PEC Fresh Good Food Market is seeking volunteers. Our community market is for everyone, selling fresh fruits and vegetables at wholesale prices. We provide a hands-free shopping experience for our market customers with a volunteer personal shopper, as well as job training experiences for PELC learners, and free delivery within 30 km of Picton for customers who can't make it to the market. To learn more about market opportunities for volunteers, please contact Prince Edward Learning Centre.
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