Life & Faith

Last minute change:  The weather looks gorgeous today, with some sun and temps around 80.  Let’s plan to meet in the courtyard at Transfer Co. Food Hall.  Look for the Life & Faith comma signs.

Proposed question for April 4:  Wherever we find ourselves, decisions are being made which include or exclude people with disabilities (physical, mental, intellectual).  Planning generically can be exhausting, but I find that when I am imagining a specific person I become energized to make accommodations that will allow that person to participate fully.  Let’s tell stories of acts of inclusion, whether your own or an anonymous person in your life.  Maybe if we have lots of examples, we’ll make more inclusive decisions the next time we are part of a planning team at church, at work or in the community?

Speaking of inclusion…

Transfer Co. Food Hall has accessible parking at the side entrance and the rear patio entrance.  The main floor where the food kiosks are is at entry level.  A large, well-lit parking area is behind the food hall.  For those on tight budgets, there is a free water station under the stairs in the center of the main floor. For those with dietary restrictions, take a look at the menus for the vendors before you come (here).  If you’d like, Jane will meet you outside anytime between 6:35 and 6:55 to walk/roll with you to our table; email her before Tuesday at noon to get her cell phone number.  smithjeg@mindspring.com

What is Life & Faith?

Ever wonder how others navigate the day-to-day of following Jesus?  Where does your life intersect with your faith?

Life & Faith is a monthly opportunity to have those conversations over a glass of your favorite refreshment.  We bring our questions and our stories, getting ideas from each other.  Jane Smith, the convener, brings a back up question if needed to get us started.

We gather at Transfer Co. Food Hall.   When the weather is chilly or wet, we’ll meet inside in the sunken section of the main floor.  If the weather is NC balmy, we’ll sit on the patio behind the food hall. Those who want dinner or a beverage should arrive at 6:30 to buy your own.  Conversation runs 7-8PM.  You’ll find us at the table with our Life & Faith comma.  Friends are welcome!

We have two guidelines – What is said at Life & Faith stays there AND we tip generously.

If you would like to receive the email reminder with the back up question and confirmation of our location (which could switch to Zoom if COVID numbers go up or the weather is miserable), contact Jane Smith at smithjeg@mindspring.com.