Differing groups that founded religions
At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21, at First Unitarian Universalist Church of West Volusia in DeLand, religious historian Bill Lazarus will talk about the groups that founded religions.
Sociologists estimate there are 4,600 existing religions. In his presentation, Lazarus will introduce the pious, the reformers, the fanatics, the connivers, and the cultists who founded some of the better-known religions over the past 3,000 years.
Yard Sale at St. Jude’s Episcopal
Don’t forget to attend the Yard Sale at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Orange City this weekend. The event will be 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 19, and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 20. There will be many treasures to choose from.
Observing Earth Day
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand invites volunteers to observe Earth Day Saturday, April 20, by helping to create a beautiful environment around the church building and enhance the community playground north of the building. The event will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m., opening with prayers for the environment and closing with lunch. Call for directions to the grounds.
The Disciple Women meet at 1 p.m. Monday, April 22, in the library, followed by a prayer group at 3 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
At 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, Pastor Carlos Perez will lead worship at Villa Health and Rehab Center on West Chipola Avenue in DeLand.
Bingo continues at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, with proceeds benefiting Coastal Choices Women’s Clinic.
Finally at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, the church will host an Artificial Intelligence Round Table that is open to the public. Dr. Joshua Eckroth will talk about the impact of AI on the faith community.
‘Resilient Faith’
First Church DeLand invites the public to attend as the focus is on the subject of faith. The current sermon series is “Resilient Faith: A Faith That Stands the Tests of Life.” On Sunday, April 21, First Church will have a guest speaker.
Ordination
Freedomway Temple in Orange City will celebrate the ordination of Dr. George Besong at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Glenwood Presbyterian Church. A celebration will follow at 2111 Hontoon Road in DeLand.
One flock, one shepherd
Differences abound! At First Presbyterian Church of DeLand this Sunday, April 21, Pastor Michael Bodger will address this issue. We know that differences do abound, some obvious ones like our physical appearance and others that evolve from our opinions as well as other factors. Hopefully, we all agree on the One Shepherd; yet Jesus also says, “One Flock”!
Pastor Bodger will challenge us to realize that spiritually and biblically we do not have so much of a say in this as we commonly think! One flock? — hmmmmm!
Farm Share Food Distribution begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, near the church’s pavilion. As cars enter the parking area from West Pennsylvania Avenue, volunteers will guide them to the distribution. Each box provides a week’s worth of food for a four-person family and contains both fresh and preserved food. The event will continue until supplies run out.
Important to the church’s journey stands the prayer ministry throughout all groups, classes, meetings and celebrations. First Pres says, “We invite you to learn about our church family, find a place that fits you, and join us soon!”
‘We Begin Again in Love’
The congregation of Mosaic Unitarian Universalist meets online at 11 a.m. every Sunday. The April 21 service is titled “We Begin Again in Love.”
The discussion about voting to make changes or amendments to Article II of the UUA bylaws at the upcoming General Assembly is an issue that has garnered a lot of discussion and controversy among UU congregations. But just what is the issue and — more importantly — what is at stake?
Join the Rev. Matthew Pargeter-Villarreal for a discussion about Article II and the history behind it, and just what it means for our future. Jan Holloway will be the service leader.
