Dear all,

  • June 14th at 5:30p.m., you are invited to a Zoom presentation on forests and climate change, led by Heather Cantino.  Link here. Email Pr. Chad at chad@clcathens.org if you need the call-in information.  Heather will explain how we can support forests' essential climate protection role while opposing false solutions that threaten forests and climate and perpetuate injustice. Specific topics: Proforestation as a solution. False solutions: biomass energy, plantations, 'net zero' carbon offsets, and 'prescribed' burning.  About Heather:  an Athens resident, Heather Cantino has researched and advocated for forests for twenty years, originally as a board member of Buckeye Forest Council and more recently with ACFAN, Athens County's Future Action Network (formerly Athens County Fracking Action Network).
  • ANNUAL MEETING DOCUMENTS have all been posted to the church website. Link here. Please feel free to reach out to Lucy or Pr. Chad with any remaining questions prior to the meeting itself.  Paper copies are available through the office upon request.  We will have limited (approximately five) copies available that day to conserve paper so plan accordingly.  The meeting is to be held in the sanctuary, directly after worship on Sunday, June 27th.  Since worship is at 10am, the meeting will start roughly at 11am.  Masks required even if fully vaccinated.  
  • Last Call for Vacation Bible School Survey  The dates are Thursday, June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 29, but the time slot is being chosen by survey.  Please complete the survey by this Wednesday, June 16th.  Link here. Note: children do not need to be present every week to participate, however, we will have a weekly RSVP so we can accurately plan for materials. We intend to meet outside.  In the event of inclement weather, the current plan is that we will not meet that week.  All are welcome: grandkids, neighbor kids, you name it! 

Here's what's happening this week:

Forests and Climate Talk            Monday, June 14 5:30pm

Life Together                              Thursday, June 17 6pm                 Pleasant Hill Winery        

Sunday Worship                          Sunday, June 20 at 10am              Behind Church, Bring your own chair*,**       

*For those unable to join us outside, the service will be simultaneously live streamed and remain available for later viewing.
**If you are in need of a chair, or need assistance transporting a chair from your vehicle, please let the office know.  We are happy to help.