This thing looks
like it's going to be awesome. In downtown Baltimore, the conference
will "explore the intersection of theater and struggles for dignity and
justice through Theater of the Oppressed, the Battle of Stories
Framework, street theater and puppet making."
I did a paper on
Paulo Freire in seminary, who originated "Theater of the Oppressed,"
initiating a whole new form of education that teaches from the ground
up. The theory sounded great; now hopefully I will learn how to put it
into practice, and make worship/Christian Ed/church camp a lot more
interesting. Please forward this to your friends/family/church
groups/fellow spiritual revolutionaries! God bless, Brian
Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14
Rev. Brian P. Adams
Pastor, Mt. Rainier Christian Church
Office phone: 301-864-3869
brianpadamsus@...
I won't be able to meet June 13 (or any other time this month). My church is having a history thing for our 100th celebration that day.
I do wish you and Nathan the best of luck and keep us informed. I know God is leading you to a good place!
Beth
From: jelly_gas <lp.arico@...> To: cayae@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 3:21:53 PM Subject: [cayae] I miss you all!
Hi everybody,
It has been too long since we've gotten together. How can we fix that?
Before I offer up ideas for a get together, I want to share with you some big news for Nathan and I. I have accepted a position as Chaplain at Hanover College in Indiana, and we're moving away from our beloved DC on July 1!
We're excited about this next chapter of our lives. This is the school where Nathan and I both graduated from, and we have a community of dear friends there already. It is also close to family. I've long felt called to campus ministry, and I'm ready to devote myself full-time to that work. So on many many counts, we're excited and ready to move!
But it's also sad for us, leaving this city that we love and the friends who live here. It will be strange pulling away in the moving van, feeling so much joy about the future and so much sadness at saying goodbye.
Speaking of which, I really don't want to say goodbye to
all of you folks over this yahoo message board. Plus, it's high time that we got together anyway. How about we have a gathering this month? What about a museum day followed by dinner out someplace? What about June 13th?
How about, say, Saturday June 13 at 1:00. We could meet at a museum (which one do you want to go to?), stay as long as we like, maybe hit another one if we finish early (Botanical Gardens, anyone?), and then head somewhere for dinner.
Congratulations, Laura. I'm not sure about the 13th; I have something tentatively scheduled, during the afternoon. God bless, Brian
Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14
Rev. Brian P. Adams
Pastor, Mt. Rainier Christian Church
Office phone: 301-864-3869
brianpadamsus@...
--- On Tue, 6/2/09, hamm_laura@... <hamm_laura@...> wrote:
From: hamm_laura@... <hamm_laura@...> Subject: Re: [cayae] I miss you all! To: "CCCA young adults" <cayae@yahoogroups.com> Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 4:04 PM
Congrats!! How exciting! I'm so jealous...not of the campus ministry part, but of moving away. ;)
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
From: "jelly_gas" Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:21:53 -0000 To: <cayae@yahoogroups. com> Subject: [cayae] I miss you all!
Hi everybody,
It has been too long since we've gotten together. How can we fix that?
Before I offer up ideas for a get together, I want to share with you some big news for Nathan and I. I have accepted a position as Chaplain at Hanover College in Indiana, and we're moving away from our beloved DC on July 1!
We're excited about this next chapter of our lives. This is the school where Nathan and I both graduated from, and we have a community of dear friends there already. It is also
close to family. I've long felt called to campus ministry, and I'm ready to devote myself full-time to that work. So on many many counts, we're excited and ready to move!
But it's also sad for us, leaving this city that we love and the friends who live here. It will be strange pulling away in the moving van, feeling so much joy about the future and so much sadness at saying goodbye.
Speaking of which, I really don't want to say goodbye to all of you folks over this yahoo message board. Plus, it's high time that we got together anyway. How about we have a gathering this month? What about a museum day followed by dinner out someplace? What about June 13th?
How about, say, Saturday June 13 at 1:00. We could meet at a museum (which one do you want to go to?), stay as long as we like, maybe hit another one if we finish early (Botanical Gardens, anyone?), and then head somewhere for dinner.
Congrats!! How exciting! I'm so jealous...not of the campus ministry part, but of moving away. ;)
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
From: "jelly_gas" Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:21:53 -0000 To: <cayae@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [cayae] I miss you all!
Hi everybody,
It has been too long since we've gotten together. How can we fix that?
Before I offer up ideas for a get together, I want to share with you some big news for Nathan and I. I have accepted a position as Chaplain at Hanover College in Indiana, and we're moving away from our beloved DC on July 1!
We're excited about this next chapter of our lives. This is the school where Nathan and I both graduated from, and we have a community of dear friends there already. It is also close to family. I've long felt called to campus ministry, and I'm ready to devote myself full-time to that work. So on many many counts, we're excited and ready to move!
But it's also sad for us, leaving this city that we love and the friends who live here. It will be strange pulling away in the moving van, feeling so much joy about the future and so much sadness at saying goodbye.
Speaking of which, I really don't want to say goodbye to all of you folks over this yahoo message board. Plus, it's high time that we got together anyway. How about we have a gathering this month? What about a museum day followed by dinner out someplace? What about June 13th?
How about, say, Saturday June 13 at 1:00. We could meet at a museum (which one do you want to go to?), stay as long as we like, maybe hit another one if we finish early (Botanical Gardens, anyone?), and then head somewhere for dinner.
Hi everybody,
It has been too long since we've gotten together. How can we fix that?
Before I offer up ideas for a get together, I want to share with you some big
news for Nathan and I. I have accepted a position as Chaplain at Hanover
College in Indiana, and we're moving away from our beloved DC on July 1!
We're excited about this next chapter of our lives. This is the school where
Nathan and I both graduated from, and we have a community of dear friends there
already. It is also close to family. I've long felt called to campus ministry,
and I'm ready to devote myself full-time to that work. So on many many counts,
we're excited and ready to move!
But it's also sad for us, leaving this city that we love and the friends who
live here. It will be strange pulling away in the moving van, feeling so much
joy about the future and so much sadness at saying goodbye.
Speaking of which, I really don't want to say goodbye to all of you folks over
this yahoo message board. Plus, it's high time that we got together anyway.
How about we have a gathering this month? What about a museum day followed by
dinner out someplace? What about June 13th?
How about, say, Saturday June 13 at 1:00. We could meet at a museum (which one
do you want to go to?), stay as long as we like, maybe hit another one if we
finish early (Botanical Gardens, anyone?), and then head somewhere for dinner.
Who's in?
Would it be possible for me to arrive at camp late on Friday night? I know I am already leaving early and this is kind of asking a lot, but I promise to be 100% on Saturday. I'm trying to remember exactly what we had planned for Friday night. If I recall, we were going to do the movie on Saturday. Is their anything I have already committed to doing on Friday night? If so, I will ensure I am there.
Hi everybody, our church is going bowling on Saturday, April 11 from 4:30-6:30 at White Oak Lanes at 11207 New Hampshire Ave. in Silver Spring. The cost is $18/person, including two hours of bowling, shoes, two slices of pizza, and soda. This was originally supposed to be a young adult event, but non-young adults protested, so we will be having separate bowling lanes for the young adults and non-young adults. So...I especially want to invite any of our regional young adults, but others are welcome to attend as well. Please let me know how many people are coming, so we'll have an idea when we get there how many lanes we'll need, how much pizza, etc. Thanks and God bless, Brian
Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14
Rev. Brian P. Adams
Pastor, Mt. Rainier Christian Church
Office phone: 301-864-3869
brianpadamsus@...
On Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:11:32 -0800 (PST), "Beth Degges" <bdspteach@...> said:
I like the idea of doing things quarterly. It just seemed like I was having things to do once a month.
Beth
From: jelly_gas <lp.arico@gmail.com> To: cayae@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:47:29 AM Subject: [cayae] Re: What do you think about Connections?
OK, since there was only one response so far (thanks, Diane!), I think that might tell us a lot.
Sounds like it's time for Connections, at least in terms of the monthly gathering, to close the shutters. As for this coming Saturday, let's go ahead and CANCEL.
Can we keep this discussion open, though, and talk about ideas for seasonal gatherings, maybe once a quarter? These could be worship or fellowship related (or both!), or something totally different.
Maybe once a quarter we could do something really fun together, like a big Christmas party in the winter, a hike in the spring, maybe a service project in the summer, a downtown DC sightseeing trip in the fall.
I like the idea of doing things quarterly. It just seemed like I was having things to do once a month.
Beth
From: jelly_gas <lp.arico@...> To: cayae@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:47:29 AM Subject: [cayae] Re: What do you think about Connections?
OK, since there was only one response so far (thanks, Diane!), I think that might tell us a lot.
Sounds like it's time for Connections, at least in terms of the monthly gathering, to close the shutters. As for this coming Saturday, let's go ahead and CANCEL.
Can we keep this discussion open, though, and talk about ideas for seasonal gatherings, maybe once a quarter? These could be worship or fellowship related (or both!), or something totally different.
Maybe once a quarter we could do something really fun together, like a big Christmas party in the winter, a hike in the spring, maybe a service project in the summer, a downtown DC sightseeing trip in the fall.
OK, since there was only one response so far (thanks, Diane!), I think
that might tell us a lot.
Sounds like it's time for Connections, at least in terms of the
monthly gathering, to close the shutters. As for this coming
Saturday, let's go ahead and CANCEL.
Can we keep this discussion open, though, and talk about ideas for
seasonal gatherings, maybe once a quarter? These could be worship or
fellowship related (or both!), or something totally different.
Maybe once a quarter we could do something really fun together, like a
big Christmas party in the winter, a hike in the spring, maybe a
service project in the summer, a downtown DC sightseeing trip in the fall.
What do you think of that?
To: cayae@yahoogroups.com From: lp.arico@... Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 23:49:29 +0000 Subject: [cayae] What do you think about Connections?
Hey everybody,
The calendar says that we should be having Connections on Feb. 14 (not this Saturday but next).
I'd like to raise a question that needs to be asked at this point. It has been half a year since anyone has come to Connections. I'm not sure what the cause of that is, but I imagine it's more a matter of times changing than anything else. Groups come and go, ideas ebb and flow, and maybe this is just a signal that it's time to change our approach.
My question is: should we keep this up? If we do keep it up, should we change the motif, frequency, day of the week? I've been planning on having this discussion during a Connections gathering since June, but without anyone there, the discussion can't happen. So let's try this forum and see what we can come up with.
Any idea is welcome. If it's time to say goodbye to Connections, then it's time, but I think we should also entertain other options. What do you think would be meaningful for you?
Let's share honestly and openly and see what happens! And let's get all of our sharing done by the end of this weekend, so we can decide whether or not to even meet in the month of Feb!
Hey everybody,
The calendar says that we should be having Connections on Feb. 14 (not
this Saturday but next).
I'd like to raise a question that needs to be asked at this point. It
has been half a year since anyone has come to Connections. I'm not
sure what the cause of that is, but I imagine it's more a matter of
times changing than anything else. Groups come and go, ideas ebb and
flow, and maybe this is just a signal that it's time to change our
approach.
My question is: should we keep this up? If we do keep it up, should
we change the motif, frequency, day of the week? I've been planning
on having this discussion during a Connections gathering since June,
but without anyone there, the discussion can't happen. So let's try
this forum and see what we can come up with.
Any idea is welcome. If it's time to say goodbye to Connections, then
it's time, but I think we should also entertain other options. What
do you think would be meaningful for you?
Let's share honestly and openly and see what happens! And let's get
all of our sharing done by the end of this weekend, so we can decide
whether or not to even meet in the month of Feb!
Hi, I thought everyone would like to know about the need to pray for our camp coordinator, Teresa Swihart, and her family. God bless, Brian
Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14
Rev. Brian P. Adams
Pastor, Mt. Rainier Christian Church
Office phone: 301-864-3869
brianpadamsus@...
--- On Tue, 1/20/09, Larigccca@... <Larigccca@...> wrote:
It is with a deep sense of sadness that I share with you the news that Duane Swihart has passed away. I received this email from Teresa and ask your prayer support for Kathy, Teresa, Carla and her family. We will let you know details as they are shared.
Dear Friends and Family,
We want to let you know that Charles Duane Swihart went home to be with the LORD yesterday evening, Sunday, January 18, 2009. The three of us (Kathleen, Teresa, and Carla) were with him. We are encouraged that he is no longer suffering or in pain and that his confussion is gone.
Thank you for all the prayers and support you have offered over the course of this nine months journey since he suffered from the stroke on April 8.
We are in the process of making funeral arrangements for next week. His funeral will take place at National City Christian Church (DOC) however, specifics have yet to be confirmed. If you have questions please contact the church at 202-232-0323.
For the family,
Teresa
In Christ,
Lari R. Grubbs, Regional Minister Christian Church Capital Area
The information contained in this email message (including any attachments) is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. Any dissemination, distribution, or copying without permission of the author is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient or if you think that you have received this email message in error, please relay to the sender to that effect and delete the message from your server.
Hey Laura, I had forgotten it was every Saturday. I come some Saturday soon; the second Saturday of the month keeps being bad for me (and in February there's Valentine's Day, and March we're having a wedding). God bless, Brian
Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14
Rev. Brian P. Adams Pastor, Mt. Rainier Christian Church Office phone: 301-864-3869 brianpadamsus@...
--- On Thu, 1/8/09, jelly_gas <lp.arico@...> wrote:
From: jelly_gas <lp.arico@...> Subject: [cayae] Re: January Connections! To: cayae@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 1:26 PM
Sarah, that's awesome about this being the anniversary of your baptism! How cool. We'll be thinking of you!
--- In cayae@yahoogroups. com, Sarah Vandruff <astgrl@...> wrote: > > I am not able to attend (family dinner). However, > I wish I could, because Saturday Jan. 10th is the > day I was baptized... 16 years ago in fact.... > > -Sarah >
Sarah, that's awesome about this being the anniversary of your
baptism! How cool. We'll be thinking of you!
--- In cayae@yahoogroups.com, Sarah Vandruff <astgrl@...> wrote:
>
> I am not able to attend (family dinner). However,
> I wish I could, because Saturday Jan. 10th is the
> day I was baptized... 16 years ago in fact....
>
> -Sarah
>
Hey Rachel,
I bet it was just a typo in your post, but just in case, I want to
reiterate that it's on SATURDAY, Jan. 10, not Sunday.
We'd love to have you anytime! We meet every Saturday at 5:30, and it
is usually a very healing service.
I unfortunately won't be able to make it either again. I am going to see Peter Pan!
Beth
From: jelly_gas <lp.arico@...> To: cayae@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 1:34:14 PM Subject: [cayae] January Connections!
Hey folks!
Who is coming to Connections on Saturday? Remember, we're trying out something new. We'll meet at [b]Aspen Hill Christian Church[/b] (13501 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring MD 20906) at [b]5:30[/b] to take part in the new young adult service that we are doing here every week.
That's [b]THIS WEEK, January 10, at 5:30pm.[/b] Of course, we'll plan on going out to dinner afterward.
This week's service surrounds the theme of baptism. We're going to reflect on what our baptism means to us, how it changes our lives, etc.
If you come you get to hear me try to play guitar! In the absence of our dear Nathan Hill, I'm working my butt off trying to learn how to play guitar so we can still have some music. It's scary, but really fun too!
I cannot come this Sunday, but sometime I would like to attend the new worship at Aspen Hill. Thanks for the invitation!
PEACE,
Rachel Frey
-----Original Message----- From: jelly_gas Sent: Jan 7, 2009 1:34 PM To: cayae@yahoogroups.com Subject: [cayae] January Connections!
Hey folks!
Who is coming to Connections on Saturday? Remember, we're trying out something new. We'll meet at [b]Aspen Hill Christian Church[/b] (13501 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring MD 20906) at [b]5:30[/b] to take part in the new young adult service that we are doing here every week.
That's [b]THIS WEEK, January 10, at 5:30pm.[/b] Of course, we'll plan on going out to dinner afterward.
This week's service surrounds the theme of baptism. We're going to reflect on what our baptism means to us, how it changes our lives, etc.
If you come you get to hear me try to play guitar! In the absence of our dear Nathan Hill, I'm working my butt off trying to learn how to play guitar so we can still have some music. It's scary, but really fun too!
Who: You, other people from your church, your friends and family, and random people you meet on the street
What: The 1st Annual Mount Rainier Christian Church Valentine's Day Party
When: Saturday, February 14, 6-10PM
Food: Nachos/make your own taco salad, other snacks, and sodas
Music: Everything from wedding reception-style music to pop, techno and hip-hop
Dancing: Yes, and lots of it. We get down at Mt. Rainier.
Why: Because our Christmas dance was really awesome - a lot of people danced, we got new people from the community, and it was just plain fun, so we wanted to do something like it again
Bonus: A special visit from St. Valentine himself. Please come and join the party and invite others, and just let me know if you're coming!
God bless, Brian
Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14
Rev. Brian P. Adams Pastor, Mt. Rainier Christian Church Office phone: 301-864-3869 brianpadamsus@...
I am not able to attend (family dinner). However,
I wish I could, because Saturday Jan. 10th is the
day I was baptized... 16 years ago in fact....
-Sarah
--- "Rev. Brian Adams" <brianpadamsus@...>
wrote:
> Sorry again, but I have a pre-arranged
> appointment with a television set somewhere to
> watch the Ravens game at 4:30 Saturday, which I
> think would be rude to do during a worship
> service. God bless, Brian
>
> Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait
> for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14
>
> Rev. Brian P. Adams
> Pastor, Mt. Rainier Christian Church
> Office phone: 301-864-3869
> brianpadamsus@...
>
> --- On Wed, 1/7/09, jelly_gas
> <lp.arico@...> wrote:
>
> From: jelly_gas <lp.arico@...>
> Subject: [cayae] January Connections!
> To: cayae@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 1:34 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hey folks!
>
> Who is coming to Connections on Saturday?
> Remember, we're trying out
> something new. We'll meet at [b]Aspen Hill
> Christian Church[/b]
> (13501 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring MD 20906) at
> [b]5:30[/b] to take
> part in the new young adult service that we are
> doing here every week.
>
> That's [b]THIS WEEK, January 10, at 5:30pm.[/b]
> Of course, we'll plan
> on going out to dinner afterward.
>
> This week's service surrounds the theme of
> baptism. We're going to
> reflect on what our baptism means to us, how it
> changes our lives, etc.
>
> If you come you get to hear me try to play
> guitar! In the absence of
> our dear Nathan Hill, I'm working my butt off
> trying to learn how to
> play guitar so we can still have some music.
> It's scary, but really
> fun too!
>
> See you there!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Sorry again, but I have a pre-arranged appointment with a television set somewhere to watch the Ravens game at 4:30 Saturday, which I think would be rude to do during a worship service. God bless, Brian
Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14
Rev. Brian P. Adams Pastor, Mt. Rainier Christian Church Office phone: 301-864-3869 brianpadamsus@...
--- On Wed, 1/7/09, jelly_gas <lp.arico@...> wrote:
From: jelly_gas <lp.arico@...> Subject: [cayae] January Connections! To: cayae@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 1:34 PM
Hey folks!
Who is coming to Connections on Saturday? Remember, we're trying out something new. We'll meet at [b]Aspen Hill Christian Church[/b] (13501 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring MD 20906) at [b]5:30[/b] to take part in the new young adult service that we are doing here every week.
That's [b]THIS WEEK, January 10, at 5:30pm.[/b] Of course, we'll plan on going out to dinner afterward.
This week's service surrounds the theme of baptism. We're going to reflect on what our baptism means to us, how it changes our lives, etc.
If you come you get to hear me try to play guitar! In the absence of our dear Nathan Hill, I'm working my butt off trying to learn how to play guitar so we can still have some music. It's scary, but really fun too!
Hey folks!
Who is coming to Connections on Saturday? Remember, we're trying out
something new. We'll meet at [b]Aspen Hill Christian Church[/b]
(13501 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring MD 20906) at [b]5:30[/b] to take
part in the new young adult service that we are doing here every week.
That's [b]THIS WEEK, January 10, at 5:30pm.[/b] Of course, we'll plan
on going out to dinner afterward.
This week's service surrounds the theme of baptism. We're going to
reflect on what our baptism means to us, how it changes our lives, etc.
If you come you get to hear me try to play guitar! In the absence of
our dear Nathan Hill, I'm working my butt off trying to learn how to
play guitar so we can still have some music. It's scary, but really
fun too!
See you there!
Hey, here is a flyer about our church Christmas party, Sat., Dec. 13, 7-11PM. Come over after the thing at Aspen Hill if you want. Please let me know if you're coming! God bless, Brian
Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14
Rev. Brian P. Adams Pastor, Mt. Rainier Christian Church Office phone: 301-864-3869 brianpadamsus@...
Laura,
I like the idea.
Nicole
Quoting jelly_gas <lp.arico@...>:
> Idea!!
>
> My church is starting a weekly Saturday evening worship service for
> young adults. It will be at 5:30pm at Aspen Hill Christian Church.
>
> What if we start gathering at AHCC on the second Saturday of every
> month instead of doing a separate thing at NC4? Y'all could come
> worship with us and then we'd all go out for dinner.
>
> That means a slightly later start time, but it still leaves room for
> any Saturday evening festivities you might be planning.
>
> The worship service is called sojourn. It is an intimate, interactive
> service, a lot like Connections. Coffee will be served and consumed
> during worship, we'll do interactive prayer and sermon time, and there
> will be time for silent prayer. And singing as well. We are having
> communion every week.
>
> What do you think about joining forces once a month?
>
> If you like the idea, then I'll extend an invitation to you now:
>
> December 13, 5:30 at AHCC. We'll worship and go out for dinner
> afterward. The theme of that week's worship service is "reversal,"
> and we'll be talking about the Song of Mary. This will be our second
> ever sojourn service (the first one is this Saturday)!
>
> That would be INSTEAD of a 4:00 gathering at NC4.
>
> I think this could be really cool. Do you?
>
>