July is full of incredible ways for people to gather. To witness Love, to receive Love, indeed to be Love for one another.

Love in our church community, Love in the way we walk and the tasks we are about and Love in the world.

Experience this July in the life of James Bay United Church,
as an opportunity

to breathe in the fragrance of summer,
pollinate like the bee,
emerge and be transformed like the butterfly,
be inspired and inspire others
on the gentle winds of those sacred moments
when we come close to God
and God comes very very close to us.

photo credit: (c) John Schoenwalter

Throughout July, we have the opportunity worship in a different way and time. letting the evening summer breezes, the music and the word, open us to God's urging. Plan to attend and take the time to share this opportunity with a friend ... it is as easy as forwarding a link in an email (example below) and inviting them to join you.

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Our special July Music and Word series is starting up again on Sunday at James Bay United. I wonder if you would like to join me? The theme is: Gathering in the name of the Bee, the Butterfly and the Breeze. Check it out and let me know.

http://jamesbayunited.com/events/july-evening-gatherings/2019-07-07

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Rev. Bev Tracey (with Gordon Miller at the piano) will be presiding at our regular Sunday morning services starting at our regular time ... That's not to say there will be nothing irregular about the services under their leadership, but if you like to come on Sunday mornings, you will find it highly recognizable as church.

The Green New Deal is gaining momentum and we want to get the word out! On Saturday July 6, you are invited to the People's Picnic for a Green New Deal!

What's the Green New Deal you ask?

 ... things are moving fast in the campaign for a Green New Deal in Canada. Last month, volunteers organized an amazing 150+ town halls, that took place in every single province and territory. So far more than 7,000 people have showed up to share their solutions and ideas for what a Green New Deal could look like in their communities.

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The Gentian weaves her fringes —
The Maple's loom is red —
My departing blossoms
Obviate parade.

A brief, but patient illness —
An hour to prepare,
And one below this morning
Is where the angels are —
It was a short procession,
The Bobolink was there —
An aged Bee addressed us —
And then we knelt in prayer —
We trust that she was willing —
We ask that we may be.
Summer — Sister — Seraph!
Let us go with thee!

In the name of the Bee —
And of the Butterfly —
And of the Breeze —
Amen!

Our 1000 cranes have been completed and there will be a very special unveiling and ceremony in July. (more info soon)

IF you haven't signed up at church already, this is the online link to offer your help to the picnic on July 21st. If you are willing to help beyond the James Bay Church booth, please take a moment and click to offer your support to this wonderful community event.