This week a student ended an email to me with the words: "enjoy the hints of Spring". Yes there are delightful 'hints' of Spring everywhere and I hope you too are enjoying them too. They remind us of the new life which Spring brings.
The word 'Lent' means 'Spring'. This church season is meant to lead us into the Spring of the Spirit -- to the new life that Christ brings. May each of us become increasingly aware of the 'hints of Spring' not only in nature, but also within our Spirits as we journey through the season of Lent.
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WORSHIP
Vespers Worship Sunday 5:30 pm followed by a free student meal
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday Soup Lenten Program 5-6 pm
March 10 -- "Creative Transformation"
Fireside Chats(2nd and 4th Tuesdays 7-8 pm)
Tuesday March 9 to discuss "What is a 'sense of place'?"
DREAM.THINK.BE.DO--REVISIONING CHRISTIANITY
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7-8:15 pm
March 11 Taking the Bible Seriously
Centering Prayer Circle Tuesdays 4-5 pm (room 202)
“Why Christianity Must Change or Die” Book Discussion
Challenged by historic beliefs of the church that counter his postmodern sensibilities, author John Shelby Spong considers himself a ‘believer in exile,’ who calls for a Christianity based on critical thought, love and that focuses on life more than religion. If you are interested in joining this discussion which will be scheduled based on participants needs, please contact Karla (karla@crossingministries.org). The author will be speaking in Madison the weekend of April 10.
Dance Lessons through The University of Wisconsin Ballroom Dance Association (UWMBDA) minimal fee. http://www.uwmbda.org/lessons.php. Thursdays 7-9 pm in the lower level.
Slow Foodmeets Mondays for great food at 6:30 pm. For more information, go to www.slowfooduw.org.
INTERNATIONAL and DOMESTIC TRAVEL
Quest Badlands (May trip) is accepting applications through April 16. Contact Travis at tptennessen@wisc.edu-- check our new Quest website at http://badgerquest.org/ for more information and to apply.
On March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crossing (1127 University Ave.) the After Hours Brass Quintet, Himal Quartet and the Perlman Trio will perform a concerto to benefit Haiti relief. There is a $5 suggested donation.
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