Count Me In
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes • September 12, 2023
Welcoming New Members
This weekend we welcome new members to The Garden. By joining a faith community, individuals often feel greater sense of belonging simply by saying, “Count me In.” When you do so, you find your place with other like-minded people who believe the world can be a better place through loving Jesus and each other. Joining helps you put some skin in the game and encourages you to take steps in deepening your spiritual growth and taking seriously our own roles in transforming the world with the unconditional love of God. Join us Sunday for “Count Me In.”

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