Have you looked outside? It is gorgeous! The colors, the sun, the leaves on the ground- all are such a beautiful reminder of the seasons and their importance in our lives, and for the survival of all things. While the colors are beautiful, the season is also a reminder that this year is fast coming to a close. So, a  few reminders to you for the rest of the year-

In yesterday's Spiritual Practice Group, we read a poem by John Wesley (the founder of methodism). Before now, we've always done our personal contemplation about scripture, but I thought we could try something new. 

As I have shared before, and as we all perhaps know- latest reports indicate that about 1,500 migrants have arrived to Chicago from Texas and more continue to arrive almost every day. There are indications that as many as 10,000 migrants could arrive in Chicago by the end of the calendar year. This means there is ongoing need for donations to help provide and welcome these persons/families.