Mid-City Church of the Nazarene

A Path Forward Hosted by the NCRC August 20, 7:00-8:15 pm Join the conversation with leading scholars and #1 best sellers, Ibram X. Kendi (How to Be An Antiracist) and Robin DiAngelo (White Fragility), facilitated by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery, as we address the question:... How do we talk about race in a way that unites and strengthens us as a community? *free virtual event https://www.ncrconline.com/APathForward-VirtualEvent

"We are united in God - who loves everyone, with no exceptions." Banner created by Karah Lain

One week until Compassion Camp! We're so excited for your kids to join us for lots of fun, connection, and growth. We'll be dropping supply bags on your doorstep this Saturday (if you're local), so please register if you want to receive one. https://vbsmate.com/events/MidCityVBS/19589 If you're not in San Diego, look for an email by mid-week with a simple supply list and printable activity and coloring pages. If for whatever reason (traveling, illness, kids being kids), you...'re unable to watch the videos on the day they're posted- they won't disappear. You can do all of this (except the Zooms) at your own pace. Here's the structure and schedule: Video Lessons Posted every other weekday at 9 am, beginning July 20, to be watched at home Gathering and Music (introduce theme and song of the day) Bible story and response Movement (Yoga or cooking) At-Home Activities Crafts and activities to go along with each day’s theme (included in bags) Create (crafts) Play (games) Mosaic poster tiles Zoom Gatherings July 20, 24, and 31, 10:00-10:30 am Connection time for kids and leaders Just-for-fun games

Parents! Your kids are invited to Mid City's virtual VBS: Compassion Camp: Be Kind. Be Loved. Be You. We'll be exploring what it means to have compassion for others, ourselves, and the world. It is geared toward preschool-age children and K-5th graders, and it is incredibly flexible, adaptable, and fun for the entire family, older siblings included. You don't have to live in San Diego or attend Mid City to join us for Compassion Camp. Feel free to invite your friends and cou...sins! Our kick-off date is July 20. Sign your child/ren up here and be on the lookout for more info soon: https://vbsmate.com/events/MidCityVBS/19589

"Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect? is an urgently necessary book, one that deepens and complicates thinking around police violence without waiting for a fresh on-camera brutality to restart the national conversation." New City https://www.haymarketbooks.org//952-who-do-you-serve-who-d

http://privilege.uccpages.org/ For our hearts to heal and transform.

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The gospel of God's love is the only transforming answer to the challenges we face. People's hearts are what need to change. Christians should be at the front lines of this spiritual battle for the soul and future of our nation.

We still need help distributing food to our neighbors in City Heights. Physical distancing protocol is in place to help keep everyone safe. Tuesday pre-bagging: 1:00-2:30 Tuesday distribution: 2:30-4:30 Friday pre-bagging: 1:00-3:00... Saturday distribution: 8:00-11:00 am Contact Ruth Vazquez to RSVP: email: [email protected] work phone: 619-249-2684

We are eager to say hello and see each other, however it is important to note that while we were not able to meet in this building, God’s work did not stop, His love was not on hold and the works of mercy were not set aside. This place is important, but it is people’s hearts that make it special and though for us church goers it is important to go to church on Sundays, peoples safety, health and heart are more important. Let us take time to heal, let us take time to make decisions not from a political stance but for the safety of those that attend church and those that don't. As churches make decisions on moving forward may we put the love for our neighbor first, may we be gentle.

We pray that our children grow to be strong, independent and kind. We pray that they look out for their neighbor and learn to appreciate their neighbors uniqueness. We pray that they are gentle to the earth and to themselves. Lord this is our prayer.

We miss this closeness. Our participants and volunteers have had to adjust to a new-normal. However, we still enjoy being able to serve. If you would like to volunteer with us email us at [email protected] Photo circa 2019

Remember to take a breath and sit still for a moment to be able to listen. "For it is you who light my lamp; the Lord my God lightens my darkness." Psalm 18:28

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful souls out there. Remember we Are brave and humanity IS beautiful. We would like to hear from all of you, using one word, describe your mother or father. Art by Erin Liestman @tinybutbrave