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The Butterfly Effect



Springtime in the garden is filled with life. Not just the people, but also the hummingbirds, lizards, bees, and especially the butterflies. The Garden Church is an urban sanctuary in so many ways that transcend the human experience. The birds and various creatures, including the bugs, all celebrate God’s creation in their various ways. This Sunday I am highlighting the good news happening in the world that includes conservation efforts that are working. The Monarch butterfly is a regal creature and one that I have loved since a child. I also have a story to tell about a moment of awe involving the monarch butterflies that was so profound it took my breath away. Through drought and deforestation and neonic pesticides, the butterfly population has gone through some challenging decades recently. A recent study from March of this year, shows that the monarch butterfly population increased by 64%! Conservation efforts and resiliency are creating results. You never know the long term consequences that a small act of kindness can have over the course of time. This is the positive side of what is also called, ‘The Butterfly Effect’. Join us as you are able!Scripture ReadingsIsaiah 55Psalm 34“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest.”~Matthew 11: 28


 Blessings,



Rev. Dave



Sunday Rhythm:


 


3pm Work Together


4pm Worship Together


5pm Eat Together



Come as you are, stay as you are able


All Are Welcome

 
 
 

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(310) 929-0547

Location:
429 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Mailing Address:
PO Box 5257, San Pedro, CA 90733

What We mean when We say All Are Welcome:

At The Garden Church we intentionally welcome all. We do this without requiring adherence to any religious belief or creed. We foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with the Divine and each other. We cherish the diversity of humanity, a diversity which includes differences in sex, age, race, ethnicity, and national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, financial means, education, and political perspective. 

 

We are also a member Congregation of the Pacific Coast Association of the Swedenborgian Church of North America

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