We'll Eat Again

 Link for this week's live-streamed service is here

Sunshine Lunch

After a pause of two and a half years, the Sunshine Lunch was back on Monday of this week. This is a time of fellowship for people of our congregation who live alone. As was proven during the pandemic, loneliness is a hazard to both physical and mental health, so the return of this program is most appreciated. Thanks to Joan and Darlene and their helpers for reviving a much valued tradition. Special thanks to Barb for being a volunteer driver.  The few pictures below show only a hint of the hard work and the good spirits that went into the lunch. There will be another one in December.

Friendship Coffee

On Thursday, Friendship Coffee returned to the church building. This is a time of fellowship for all, including visitors and out-of-town relatives. Thanks to Brian and Vivien, Al and Irene for the coffee and cookies, set up and take down. 

Newcomers Lunch

On Sunday, we held our newcomers lunch. Again because of the pandemic, we have had to put this custom on hold, so our "newcomers" might not have been that new, but it was still a lovely time to welcome them into the family of SPPC. And, as Rev. Irwin said, thank them for choosing us. 

We had a delicious hot lunch -- lots of casseroles -- and cake. Each newcomer was welcomed with a little gift bag including note cards and a church directory. 

There were lots of old-timers too!

Vera Lynn sang "we'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when." But we'll eat again on Tuesday at the legislature!

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Sign of the times: 

We've sacrificed one vehicular parking space to make room for a bike rack to accommodate eight bicycles. The spot was well marked with warning cones and reflective tape to prevent any unwary driver from running into it. 😀

More Thank yous:

Fred has been pitching in to tend the flower beds. The one at the north side of the lounge was particularly overgrown. Look at it now!

We've had a wonderful week at SPPC. Our "newcomers" have joined right in, reading scripture, singing in the choir, working in the kitchen and digging in the garden. Welcome, welcome, and thank you. One person told me she'd found SPPC to be very warm and welcoming, without overwhelming her. That sounds like a good balance. Just in case you're interested, we have room for more -- in the pews, on the committees, in the choir, in fellowship and in study. Come join the family at SPPC.