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FROM THE PASTOR’S STUDY…

This time of year always feels like the beginning of the year to me, even though we

are well over half way through 2026. But I think it is because this time of year is when

school begins for many and that is a memory I have carried with me my whole life.

School begins, schedules change, and programs that took a break during the summer

start up again. This is the time of year where rhythms change for many and we settle

back into routines or begin new ones.

Which is why this Sunday (September 13 th ) at Faith United, during our Time for Young

Disciples, we will honor those changes and beginnings with a Blessing of the Backpacks.

And while backpacks might make us think first of children heading off to school, the

blessing will be for all of us. It is a reminder that wherever we go, God goes with us.

God is with us in the classroom and the office, at the kitchen table and the doctor's office,

on the road and at home. The blessing of a backpack is a simple, tangible way of

remembering that we do not leave God's presence behind when we walk out the church

doors or begin a new season of the year. All are invited to bring their backpacks, purse,

lunchbox, workbag, or brief case for a special blessing and prayer this Sunday during

service.

Speaking of new beginnings and changes…

This Sunday at 9:15 a.m., our Adult Sunday School Class will start back up using

The Present Word curriculum. We will gather on the second and fourth Sundays of

the month before worship for conversation, Scripture, questions, and the opportunity

to learn from one another.

But since just a couple of Sundays a month can leave a lot of space between

conversations, there will be an additional opportunity to gather. On alternate

Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m., we will meet for tea and continue studying together.

These Wednesday gatherings will give us a chance to keep the conversation going,

dig a little deeper, and enjoy some time together around the table. All are welcome

to join! Hope to see you there!

With peace,

Pastor Reece