Winter Worship
“Letters to Sam”
Our Winter Worship series is centered on the heartfelt letters that Daniel Gottlieb wrote to his grandson, Sam, when he was born. His motivation was the fear that he might not live long enough to see Sam reach adulthood. Daniel Gottlieb was a quadriplegic, and he knew enough not to take anything for granted. At 14 months old, Sam was diagnosed with Pervasive Develop-mental Disability, a form of autism. Daniel and Sam were bound by something more: a disability—and Daniel Gottlieb’s special understanding of what that means became invaluable.
If you would like to read "Letters to Sam", copies of the book are found in the back of the sanctuary and in the Tile Room. In addition, each week the chapter that will be discussed on the coming Sunday will be emailed to the congregation. Please join PUCC’s Worship Services in January and February as we talk about insights into what it means to be human found in “Letters to Sam.”
January 11th
Letters to Sam: “Reclaiming Your Wisdom”
Jeremiah 1: 4 – 5
Taking Down Christmas Decorations
January 18th
Letters to Sam: “Healing our Wounds”
Psalm 137: 1 – 6
Consistory Installation
January 25th
Letters to Sam: “The Smell of Peace”
Joshua
February 1st
Letters to Sam: “Being Productive”
Luke 10: 38 – 43
Children’s Chat: Quarters for Sheep & Chicks
February 8th
Letters to Sam: “A Lesson in Dying”
1 Corinthians 15: 50 – 57
Philippians 1: 21 – 26
February 15th
Letters to Sam: “Make the Container Bigger”
Luke 10: 25 – 37
Fellowship and Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Following Worship
