book group

The Serviceberry

Our Book Group is reconvening. We will read The Serviceberry, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Subtitled Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, the book identifies scarcity, competition, and hoarding as the bases of our economic system. Kimmerer writes, “Serviceberries show us another model, one based upon reciprocity rather than accumulation, where wealth and security come from the quality of our relationships, not from the illusion of self-sufficiency.”

“All flourishing is mutual” is the lesson of Kimmerer’s meditation.

The book is challenging but inviting, challenging but easy to relate to. Come join us for three sessions of discussion, reflection, and response to this interesting essay that celebrates a plant (native to our region) but also asks basic questions about our culture’s system of values.

Dates: Three Thursdays, November 6, 13, and 20.

Times: 1:00-2:30

Place: Memorial Lounge

All are welcome. Please join us.

See Eric Rounds for more information.

Adult Education Ministry

We have decided this year to participate in the Meals on Wheels “Warmest wishes program” instead of collecting gifts for Kirkhaven. We decided to provide gifts to MOW’s recipients because so many of our members are delivering meals for this organization. The deadline for this collection is November 14 (earlier than our Advent Festival of Trees collections) so we will have a box in the main entrance up the stairs in the small sitting area where the CASA tree will be. They are looking for the following items:

Oatmeal (8-12 packets per box)
Breakfast/snack bars
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Tissue boxes or cubes
Tea (18-20 count boxes)

Irondequoit Art Club Arts and Craft and Sale

Summerville Presbyterian Church Hosts Local Art Group

Saturday, November 22-Sunday, November 30, 2025

Saturday, Nov.22 9:30-5:00

Sunday, Nov. 23 11:30-4:00

Monday, Nov. 24 10:00-4:00

Tuesday, Nov. 25 10:00-4:00

Wednesday, Nov. 26 10:00-4:00

Thursday, Nov. 27 Closed for Thanksgiving

Friday, Nov. 28 10:00-5:00

Saturday, Nov. 29 9:30-5:00

Sunday, Nov. 30 11:30-4:00

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Poinsettia Order for the Christmas

If you would like to order a 6” Poinsettia

in Memory or in Honor of a special someone, please ...

place the order form in the offering plate or the office

or call the office 342-4242 to place your order

The cost this year will be $ 10.00,

checks made payable to the SPC Flower Fund (Payment is due with your order)

The flowers will be on display on Christmas Eve and can be picked up then.

Or the office will arrange delivery with your deacon.

Orders must be received by noon on Wednesday, November 26