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A3D 2021 Conference
March 4-6, online. Details.
Antiracism Resources, from VTS:
Prayers of the People; Adult & Children's formation. See them all.
COVID-19 Resources
Deacons Talking about Prisoners You Have Never Seen Before
Oct. 12, 2020, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT. Details.
Rena Remembers
A century of loving God and my neighbor
Deacon Rena Graves turned 100 on September 29, 2020. With the help of a parishioner, she has written a memoir of her life. Details here.
Happy Birthday!
Deacon Rena Graves turned 100 on Sept. 25.  At 5 p.m. a celebration came to her in the form of a parade outside her house. Her street was closed and organizers brought in high school steppers and asked people to don their hats (and masks!) in her honor.
Tina Heidmann read that Bombas donates one pair of socks for each pair sold; she completed an application and received 2,000 pairs of socks! She and her husband delivered them to the Salinas Warming Shelter, which serves men, women and families.
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