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A Message from Rev. Lorri –   
We are the church, the Body of Christ…whether gathered or scattered. Though we are not able to gather in the sanctuary, be assured, beloved, we are woven together by the Spirit of the One who loves and cherishes all.
I pray that we may seek safe and effective ways to be present for each other and for others. Know that you are in my heart and all my prayers.
May God bless and keep you.
May you share and experience kindness and compassion.
May the grace of Christ surround you.
May the Spirit embrace you with peace.
~ Rev. Lorri  

A beautiful morning to gather in the Reflection Garden – to worship, to give thanks, to share in blessing of our pets. “God, we thank you for the gifts of life, love, and the people and pets who bring us joy.  We thank you for the beauty and wonder of creation.”

Refugee Support Community Sheboygan

As an integral part of the Refugee Support Community Sheboygan, we work in concert with many other organizations and individuals to support recently arrived refugees. Our goal is to provide a warm welcome. In the past year, 10 families were identified and assigned an advocate that determines what is needed and how best to help. Four Syrian, two Somali, and four Rohingya families received assistance. Four additional families and six individuals were helped occasionally.

Refugee Support Community Sheboygan is action-oriented, flexible and fluid, respectful of cultural diversity, reaching out to identify and organize resources able to help. Support for refugees takes many forms: housing and housekeeping, education and tutoring English language learners, medical and dental needs, resume writing and getting jobs, transportation and learning to drive, food and nutrition, socialization, and administrative assistance, including help with Green Card applications. “Rolling up our sleeves,” working together, sharing our knowledge, expertise, and resources, we have made a difference.

From our new, dear refugee friends, we have learned much about profound strength, dignity, courage, resourcefulness, resilience, and gratitude. We thank you. We’re glad you’re our neighbor.

Like warm hugs…Made-by-hand prayer shawls and throws recently were donated by Ebenezer’s Sonshine Stitchers to Sheboygan County’s Fresh Meals On Wheels to be distributed with daily meals.  “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”  Luke 6:38 NIV