Some folks you may meet at The Well
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Hope to see you at the sneak peek tomorrow, 5:00 at the Arts Center. Here are some folks you may meet if you come:
Sneak a Peek in Two Days!
Friday, June 20, 2008
We’re two days away from our first sneak peek at The Well. We’re working and planning to make this a time that is user-friendly for everyone who comes, whether you are a life-long Christian, just curious to see what our faith is all about, or anywhere in between. Participants and observers are welcome. Any age, race, lifestyle, or socio-economic level. Let’s break down barriers and partner to bring our community together.
Sunday, June 22, 5-6:30 at the Arts Center, E. Main St. in Carrboro.
Potluck in the Park - June 15 - Recap
Monday, June 16, 2008
Potluck in the Park was pretty cool yesterday. No rain, and the temperature was a little more moderate than it has been! There was a good turnout, and it looked as though people enjoyed visiting and getting to know one another. You can see some photos of the event or watch a short video if you’d like.
Next community potluck is July 20 at Hargraves Park.
Peace,
Matt
Sneak Peek #1
This Sunday, June 22, we’ll have a sneak peek gathering of The Well at the Arts Center in Carrboro, 5:00 - 6:30 pm. We’ll be the West End Theatre for the main gathering, with a children’s program for 5th grade and under in a couple of the smaller studios. This will be a great time to find out what The Well is all about. You’ll discover more about us and about opportunities to get connected. Hope to see you there.
Peace,
Matt
Potluck in the Park - June 15
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Our next Potluck in the Park is coming June 15, 5 pm at Hargraves Park. This is a community potluck planned to help build togetherness in our community. Bring a dish, an instrument or talent, or conversation. If you can bring a little extra food, please do; if you can’t bring any food, come anyway and share with us. In case of rainy weather, we’ll be moving inside the community center.
Hargraves Park is at the corner of Rosemary and Roberson.
Hope to see you there!
Matt
Memorial Assembly for Babs
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Hi, Friends,
Thanks for all of your concern for honoring and remembering Babs. She has touched a lot of people in different ways, and I’ve enjoyed hearing some of your stories. As of now, we are tentatively planning a memorial service for Saturday, 5 pm, in the amphitheater in the plaza on top of the parking deck downtown.
Watch this space for news or updates.
Update: newspaper brief
Peace,
Matt
In Memory of Barbara Boone Sims
Monday, May 19, 2008
One of our friends from Potluck in the Park died Saturday evening. Barbara (Babs) Sims was hit by a truck while crossing the street on foot, and was pronounced dead at the scene. You may read about the accident here . Babs and her friend Taz have been a great help in spreading the word among their friends about these Potlucks. This picture of Babs with Ainsley Crump reminded me of Babs telling me in her own special way, “I love that little girl!”
I’m trying to find out how we can help in this situation; how we can honor her memory, what we can do to help with a memorial service. I’ll keep you updated when we know more.
Updated Article in the News and Observer
God bless you,
Matt
Potluck Report
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Sunday afternoon we had our second Potluck in the Park. About an hour before the potluck was slated to begin, the heavens opened and it began raining hard (with accompanying thunder and lightning). After some hasty phone calls, we decided to meet at the park anyway and see what happened - it would have been somewhat difficult to communicate with the many people we had invited!
We huddled together under the picnic shelter at the park as the temperature plummeted, thinking, “If nothing else, it’s a church potluck…”
Eventually the rain did stop, and we were blessed to have people come and share a meal with us. Some had been at our previous potluck and others were first-timers. We had a couple of businesses (plug for Great Harvest Bread Company and Harris Teeter grocery store) donate some food for the meal to supplement what we brought.
With the rain, we had a smaller crowd. There were around 40 total, including 19 of us from The Well. The smaller crowd made it easier for us to sit down and visit with each other, which was great. Some of the young volunteered to whip me on the basketball court after we ate, but I declined for the present - I didn’t have the right shoes with me - but next time I’ll come prepared to take my whippin’.
I look forward to seeing how God continues to develop a sense of community among all different segments of Chapel Hill. Keep praying for us for unity and community.
Next Potluck in the Park is slated for May 18, 5:00, Hargraves Park. Hope to see you there!
Matt
Earth Action Day
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Earth Action Day is Saturday, April 26 in Chapel Hill. Sponsored by the town of Chapel Hill, this is a free event for the whole family. Earth Day on the Plaza will provide a fun-filled afternoon of learning more about our planet and the human relationship with the environment through demonstrations, performances, and activities by and for all ages.
We’ll have a table from 11-4 up on top of the parking deck downtown. There will be some crafts for the kids and an invitation to join a conversation about Jesus and Environmentalism. Hope to see you there!
Potluck in the Park - April 20
Friday, April 11, 2008
Our second Potluck in the Park is coming April 20, 5 pm at Hargraves Park. This is a community potluck planned to help build togetherness in our community. Bring a dish, an instrument or talent, or conversation. If you can bring a little extra food, please do; if you can’t bring any food, come anyway and share with us.
Hargraves Park is at the corner of Rosemary and Roberson.
Hope to see you there!
Matt
The UNC Relay for Life
Sunday, March 30, 2008
The Well planning group teamed up to support the fight against cancer by raising some money and heading out to the Relay for Life this past weekend.
Is Jesus Green?
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Yesterday evening we hosted a discussion on the UNC campus centered around the question of “Is Jesus Green?”. With the environment being of utmost concern, we find it necessary confront the stereotype that the environment (and its wellbeing) are low if non-existent priorities for the Christian. We’re convicted that God has called us to care for the planet on which we live, and are excited to be a part of a community that is making a difference in this area. Perhaps the most important thing to come from this first meeting was that a good way to start breaking these stereotypes is for Environmentalists and Christians just to sit down together and get to know one another.
Potluck in the Park
Sunday, March 16, 2008
So the first ever Potluck in the Park was a success. About 30-40 members of the community met up to eat, talk, and get to know one another.
