Sundays in July
July 5 -- 10am Communion service. Message -- in honor of John Calvin's 500th birthday: "Why We Presbyterians Pray" by Rev. Charles Booker-Hirsch, our new pastor. Following the service, a Calvin Celebration Brunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall. "Come for Communion ... Linger for Brunch!"
July 12 -- Message (Rev. Booker-Hirsch): "Prayer: What Shall We Ask For?" Focus: Petitionary Prayer, with an "Attitude of Gratitude"
July 19 -- Message (Rev. Booker-Hirsch): "Prayer: What Shall We Hope For?" Focus: Peace, Healing.
July 26 -- Message (Rev. Booker-Hirsch): "Prayer: What Shall We Hope For?" Focus: Grassroots Justice.
About our New Pastor: The Rev. Chuck Booker-Hirsch!
Chuck began his ministry at BPC on June 21. A graduate of San Francisco Theological Seminary (M.Div. '94), he comes to Bethesda following 11 successful years as Pastor of Northside Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor, MI. A passionate advocate for church hospitality and social justice, he served on the staff of interracial congregations in the barrio of South Tucson, AZ and the ghetto of Marin City, CA, and worked for four years resettling Central American refugees in this country. His vocational passions also include the life and teachings of Jesus; preaching the Good News (he has had three dozen sermons published by goodpreacher.com); and interpreting the spiritual lessons Twelve Step groups have to offer the church. Chuck is married to the Rev. Amy Booker-Hirsch, a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) minister and hospice chaplain, and they have a 12-years-young son, Drew.
