Dear Hot Metal Community,

I write once again in the wake of a murder of a black man at the hands of police. George Floyd was a beloved child of God. His life was taken away cruelly and inhumanely and for no reason other than he was dehumanized by the racist inclinations of the police that detained him. And yet, this action is not simply the individual act of 4 cops. It is another example of the deep-seeded racist system all around us.

Calling out these racist acts, and doing all we can to break down the racist system that feeds them, is holy work. It's work the Church has too often neglected to do, much to our detriment. And yet, if we firmly believe in the belovedness of all of God's children, we must do and be better. As we prepare to celebrate Pentecost this weekend, we remember that the Church was formed by the Spirit being poured out on a multitude and diversity of people. 2,000 years later, the work of anti-racism is part of the work of restoring and healing that holy multitude.

Please join the HMBFC Anti-Racism group as we try to figure out how to do that work as people of faith (and others who are allies). We will not do this work perfectly.The road is long and the work is hard, but we are committed to slowly bending the arc toward justice. You can join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/391536268196657/

And/Or join us for a Zoom planning and organizing session on June 10th at 8pm.
https://zoom.us/j/93867237504

Meeting ID: 938 6723 7504
Password: 842285

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Thank you for your partnership and prayer in this holy work, as we continue to proclaim together that Black Lives Matter.

Peace,
Pastor Erin

Pentecost Sunday //

Join us for our regular Zoom worship on Sunday, but with some added flare! To mark the holy day of Pentecost, all are invited to wear red, light a candle, or make a paper flame. Here's a coloring page you can use: https://tinyurl.com/y9drvd2y

Unlocking Us: Podcast Discussion Group//

Join us on Zoom on Thursdays at 8pm for a conversation on Brene Brown's podcast Unlocking Us. 
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96929556619
Zoom password: 007209

Saturday Morning Guided Meditation//

These unprecedented times can be taxing on our mental health. Login with us to learn and practice evidence-based coping strategies through mindfulness meditation with Luke Watson, LPC. Saturdays at 9:00 am starting this week on May 23.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91914176444
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