Dear Friends,

Last Sunday, on All Saints Day, we lifted up some of the people in our lives who have been “saints” to us. Friends, grandparents, parents, teachers, and coaches were among those named who have pointed the way, mentored us, loved us unconditionally, shown up for us in ways large and small, taught us how to be better versions of ourselves, and set examples of what it looks like to live out God’s kingdom here on earth. Lifting up these people out loud in our worship service was a powerful and moving experience, and served as a reminder that we in turn are called to be “saints” in the lives of others whenever and wherever we can. We need to be reminded that even our smallest interactions can have a profound ability to shape and impact one another’s lives—we need not always make grand gestures, but small gestures with great love and compassion.

This Sunday one of my favorite “saints” of Talmadge Hill will be preaching—Eric Remole. Eric has an incredible story of transformation to share with the congregation. His journey has involved profound suffering of body and soul. But his journey has ultimately led Eric to come alive in the spirit in ways that have utterly shaped and transformed his relationship to God, to community, and to the world. Come hear Eric share his story, “A Leap Into Faith” this coming Sunday.

Yours,

Jennifer