UPCOMING EVENTS
Good Life / Good Death Cafe
Hosted by Ruth Grass
Monday, September 28
10am and 6:30pm
Ruth Grass is a life coach, counselor, former family caregiver, and a certified End of Life Doula. On Monday, September 28, Ruth will offer two sessions of the Good Life/Good Death Cafe at Emmanuel, in our ground level living room area (also known at the Lottie Petersen room).
For years, Ruth supported people through stressful life transitions. After realizing most feel abandoned by the medical care system when illness and death approach, Ruth decided to become an End of Life Educator and Doula to bring more calmness, compassion, understanding, and education to this part of the human experience.
Ruth’s Good Life/Good Death Cafe is a gentle, 60-minute gathering where adults can speak honestly about aging, caregiving, and end of life. It is a time of learning simple, practical information in clear language. Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable.
The two opportunities for the Good Life/Good Death Cafe are limited to 12 participants at each gathering. Please see the sign up sheet in the entryway of Emmanuel to add your name to list and reserve your spot.
May we all feel less alone and more prepared for this part of life we all face.
Support for the Little Free Pantry
donations ongoing
The local Little Free Pantry is frequently used by community members and still accepts donations. Please bring items to church that won’t melt easily in the sun and leave in the designated box in the entryway.
The following are suggested items for your shopping list, both because they store well and are popular with our neighbors:
- Diapers and wipes
- Toothpaste
- Baking items (flour, sugar, spices)
- Microwaveable rice and pasta
- Cereal/granola/oatmeal
- Granola bars/cracker packs
- Just-add-water pancake and biscuit mixes
- Iced Tea
Thank you for your generosity!