Alka's Angle

  • Did you know:

     

    • Almost half the country's population is facing dry conditions. Soil is parched. Mountain snowpacks are producing less water. A warming and drying trend is pushing the nation's two largest reservoirs to record low levels, for the first time since 1930.
    • As of August 1st, there were 91 active wildfires raging across the country.
    • Extreme rainfall caused floods that washed away centuries-old homes in Europe, triggered landslides in Asia and inundated subways in China, taking the lives of more than 900 people.

  • The 2020 census report came out recently -- showing us interesting trends and changes in the demographic of our country and Chicago specifically.


  • Yup, today is Friday, the 13th, which happens one to three times each year in the Gregorian calendar and is considered an unlucky date by around 44% of Americans, which surprised me.


  • Even though it originated in the mid 1970’s Critical Race Theory has been part of many conversations lately. According to google, (CRT) Critical race theory examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the United States.


  • I know so many of you were looking forward to returning to the building for worship, starting this Sunday, so I am deeply saddened to share with you that I have made the decision to continue worshipping virtually for the month of August.