Hello Church!

I hope that you and your loved ones have taken some time to enjoy the amazing weather this week. Plants are beginning to bloom and it feels like Spring. This Sunday we will celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday. You will have a chance to support Native American scholarships within the United Methodist Church. 

During the service, we will be sharing a theological reflection with one of our own church families sharing their faith story. The Minthorn family have been regular participants in our church since 2019. Robin and Gabe have an incredible daughter Roxie. I spent some time with their family learning a bit more about their culture, calling and story. I look forward to seeing you on the chat this Sunday at 10am!

I’m copying below some resources the Minthorn family suggested for further learning.

Land acknowledgement from the Puyallup tribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGnac8x-SIM

A Kiowa hymn sung by a Kiowa pastor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFZEuhjZghk

Muckleshoot meditation: https://youtu.be/sekUZfkmDe4 

Additional resources from the United Methodist Church:

https://www.umc.org/en/content/native-american-ministries-sunday-ministry-article

Peace be with you,

Pastor DJ