It's official, we're having a Summer Solstice Party on Friday, June 22 and we'd love to have you join us. It's happening at the Cryder homestead (2307 River Road - if you've never been to our house before, it's easy to find: we're just south of the Clark Fork River, on River Road between Russell and Reserve - look for our mailbox; we're down the alley next to it).
This will be an informal affair. We'll be firing up the barbeque around 7 PM, and hanging out around the firepit until Midnight (at least). You are welcome to come when you can and stay for as long as you'd like. If you feel like bringing something - fine wine, great beer, and a friends of all sorts are always welcome. Those who appreciate a fine cigar might want to bring some of those along as well.
Additionally, if you have an artistic talent, we'd love to have you share it with us - sing a song, share a poem, spin a yarn. We enjoy this kind of thing, especially on a fine summer evening around a fire with friends. We think some of the best art happens "off the record" in community settings like these.
So slow down, and enjoy the longest day of the year. Before you know it, the summer will be over. Time to make the most of it while you still can.
If you're interested in coming, please RSVP to Christian, or call me at 529-5568. Holler if you have questions.
(ps - some people find it odd that followers of Jesus would throw parties like this; if you're curious about the theological rationale behind it, you might want to listen to Tim Keller talk about Jesus as Lord of the Wine)
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Monday, June 4, 2007
Saturday Night Soundoffs
Q: What the heck is a Saturday Night Soundoff?
A: Saturday Night Soundoff (for lack of a better name) is a once-a-month opportunity to meet with friends, share a great meal, and discuss things that matter, not as experts, but as ordinary people seeking to live meaningful lives. It usually happens on the second Saturday evening every month!
We believe that ideas are important, and the best way to work on them is in the context of community - the more diverse the better (yes, we really mean that). Each time we get together, we'll discuss one or two topics, taken from newspapers, magazines, film, or just your own fertile mind. We've discussed such things as technology, peace, justice, sex, self-esteem, and aliens (yes...aliens - the E.T. variety).
The purpose is not to promote any particular viewpoint or agenda - it's to stimulate thought and cultivate dialog (which just might deepen our own understanding). Future topics are wide open (what ideas move you?) and anyone can lead a discussion (whether you are a Christian or not).
To be really clear - this is NOT a Christian conversation (in the sense that it's originating from a Christian perspective, or that it's trying to convince everyone of a Christian conclusion). It's a conversation among friends - some of them followers of Jesus, but many of them not - and it's all about learning how to sharpen our own thinking, to ask good questions of others, and to listen well.
In other words, it's all about fostering understanding and friendship. And it's an awful lot of fun!
If this sounds even remotely interesting, please come join us for the next soundoff, to see how the whole thing works and to share your own perspective. We hope you'll invite your friends too. It should be lots of fun.
Please RSVP if you plan on attending so we can know how much food to prepare.
A: Saturday Night Soundoff (for lack of a better name) is a once-a-month opportunity to meet with friends, share a great meal, and discuss things that matter, not as experts, but as ordinary people seeking to live meaningful lives. It usually happens on the second Saturday evening every month!
We believe that ideas are important, and the best way to work on them is in the context of community - the more diverse the better (yes, we really mean that). Each time we get together, we'll discuss one or two topics, taken from newspapers, magazines, film, or just your own fertile mind. We've discussed such things as technology, peace, justice, sex, self-esteem, and aliens (yes...aliens - the E.T. variety).
The purpose is not to promote any particular viewpoint or agenda - it's to stimulate thought and cultivate dialog (which just might deepen our own understanding). Future topics are wide open (what ideas move you?) and anyone can lead a discussion (whether you are a Christian or not).
To be really clear - this is NOT a Christian conversation (in the sense that it's originating from a Christian perspective, or that it's trying to convince everyone of a Christian conclusion). It's a conversation among friends - some of them followers of Jesus, but many of them not - and it's all about learning how to sharpen our own thinking, to ask good questions of others, and to listen well.
In other words, it's all about fostering understanding and friendship. And it's an awful lot of fun!
If this sounds even remotely interesting, please come join us for the next soundoff, to see how the whole thing works and to share your own perspective. We hope you'll invite your friends too. It should be lots of fun.
Please RSVP if you plan on attending so we can know how much food to prepare.
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