Notable Mentions

Blessing of the Animals

Even rainy October weather couldn’t keep cuddly and cute dogs, cats, turtles, stuffed animals and their owners from returning for another in-person Blessing of the Animals on 5th Avenue. Dr. Bos and Rev. Wade prayed individually for all the animals in attendance as well as blessing photos of those who couldn’t travel to Marble.

Merry, Merry Marble

PrimeTime and CYF hosted this year’s festive favorite on a Sunday after Worship. All ages gathered in the Labyrinth Room to sing carols, visit with Santa and Buddy the Elf, and decorate trees and wreaths to share some Christmas spirit with those in need.

IT’S SIMPLE (NOT EASY): LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

On Sunday, June 19 we hung ribbons again on the fence around the church – orange ribbons, the defining color of the Gun Violence Awareness movement. Included on these ribbons are tags that ask, “How will you love your neighbor?” We invited anyone to share ideas on how we can show love to one another and support an end to gun violence. Also included are resources that can help you get started. Let’s work together to put an end to gun violence and what has now become the leading cause of death for our children and teenagers.

Pride Worship & AIDS Quilt

LGBTQ+ Pride Month began with a service hosted by the GIFTS ministry remembering those who are no longer with us because of HIV/AIDS. Sections of the AIDS Quilt from the National AIDS Memorial in San Francisco were displayed and blessed in the Sanctuary, marking it’s 50th anniversary. The Marble Community Gospel Choir supplied music for this worship service.

Ministers

Dr. Michael Bos

Senior Minister

Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D.

Executive Minister

Rev. Susanah Wade

Associate Minister

Program Leaders

Kenneth V. Dake

Director of Music

Christina Morano Keiser

Director of Media & Communication

Kim Sebastian-Ryan

Director of Membership & Connecting

Brian Hampton

Director of CYF Ministry

Staff

Virgilio Belen

Maintenance

Sarah Cheatham

Youth Director

Daniel Finegold

Part-time Production Assistant

Karla Fritsch

Publications Manager