Short North Church Sabbatical Calendar
Pastor Amy is on sabbatical June 21 through October 14 thanks to a grant from the Lilly Foundation. While she is away, worship and community gatherings continue under the leadership of our staff, partners, and guest preachers. Below is everything you need to stay connected.
Sabbatical Overview
Each month there will be a sermon series on one of the expressions of breath, along with a special contemplative activity, YoWo™ and at the end of each month a catered lunch & discussion for more community conversation. A gift of the Lilly grant is all the experiences are funded.
Sabbatical Calendar
Wondering in Creation—there is something about being outdoors in nature that helps us connect with the divine. Some highlights for this theme include: outdoor worship with special treats, a guided experience of creatio divina (praying with creation) and YoWo at the MTSO Greenhouse with wildflower picking on the seminary farm.
June 22
8AM Breakfast Church – Mr. Chris Rehs-Dupin
10AM Worship+Song – Mr. Chris Rehs-Dupin
June 29
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Marla Flewellen
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Phyllis Fetzer (Worship at the Park)
Refreshments provided
July 6
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Hannah VanMeter
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Hannah VanMeter
July 12
YoWo™ at MTSO (RSVP HERE)
9-11AM with YoWo™ in greenhouse, lite bites and wildflower picking
Led by Sarah Grace Smith
July 13
8AM Breakfast Church – Ms. Jess Duncan
10AM Worship+Song – Ms. Jess Duncan
July 15
Soul Sisters Gathering
6:00PM
Focus: Wondering in Creation
Contact: Kathryn Ranieri
July 20
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Andy Burns
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Andy Burns
July 23
Creatio Divina Experience
7:30–8:45PM at Goodale Park
Led by Bonnie Weaver Miller
July 27
8AM Breakfast Church – Dr. Michael Warren
10AM Worship+Song – Dr. Michael Warren
Lunch & Discussion follows service
Moving Meditation—linking breath and movement has always resonated with me. Connecting with God through movement can help us hear more clearly and connect more deeply. Highlights: a guided labyrinth experience (outdoor prayer maze) and YoWo™ outdoors at a private residence with brunch.
August 2
YoWo™ and Brunch
8:30-9:30AM with YoWo™ and brunch to follow
Led by Rev. Nicole Havelka
Private residence
August 3
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Nicole Havelka
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Nicole Havelka
August 10
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Hannah VanMeter
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Hannah VanMeter
August 11
Labyrinth Walk
7:00PM at Chadwick Arboretum
Led by Bonnie Weaver Miller
Coordinated by Diane Hunter
August 17
8AM Breakfast Church – Ms. Jess Duncan
10AM Worship+Song – Ms. Jess Duncan
August 19
Soul Sisters Gathering
6:00PM
Focus: Moving Meditation
Contact: Kathryn Ranieri
August 24
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Mimi Luebbers
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Mimi Luebbers
Lunch & Discussion follows service
August 31
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Vicky Starnes
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Vicky Starnes (Worship at the Park)
Refreshments provided
Life-giving Connections—being present with people who are important to you. Nurture takes intention. Highlights: a sound bath at a local studio, food truck lunch after service and YoWo at the park.
September 7
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Laura Johnson
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Laura Johnson
September 14
8AM Breakfast Church – Dialogue Sermon with Jessie Burkett (Sound Bath) & Judith Steele
10AM Worship+Song – Dialogue Sermon with Jessie Burkett (Sound Bath) & Judith Steele
Food Truck Lunch after church
September 16
Soul Sisters Gathering
6:00PM
Focus: Lifegiving Connections
Contact: Kathryn Ranieri
September 21
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Wendy Hansen-Smith
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Wendy Hansen-Smith
September 22
Fall YoWo™ at Goodale Park
6:30PM
Led by Sarah Grace Smith
September 28
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Hannah VanMeter
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. April Casperson
Lunch & Discussion follows service
September 30
Sound Bath Gathering
7:00PM
Led by Jessie Burkett
Contact: Judith Steele
October 5
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Marla Flewellen
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Kathi Herington
4:00PM Blessing of the Animals – Goodale Park
Led by Rev. Hannah & Rev. Mimi
October 12
8AM Breakfast Church – Rev. Bailey Phillips
10AM Worship+Song – Rev. Bailey Phillips
Poster Making for Cheer Church after service
October 14 – Pastor Amy Returns
October 16
YoWo™ Under the Stars
7:00PM at a private residence
Led by Pastor Amy
Contact: Karen Lane