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Carry Me
by Tim Lowly

Brian Volck in the on-line blog “Image: Art, Faith, Mystery” writes: “Lately, I’ve been reading some works at the intersection of theology and the impaired body. As a physician trying to live as a Christian, thatís where I spend much of my professional time. While I treasure idealized portrayals of the human figure in classical and Italian Renaissance art, I, like you, perhaps, am an imperfect body in a suffering world. In my life and work, I experience pain and suffering less as a brutal shattering of perfection than a familiar, often ironic companion - Here’s where I find the work of (21st century) visual artist Tim Lowly so compelling. His daughter, Temma, who appears frequently in his paintings, has a constellation of impairments Lowly never disguises. - Lowly lovingly places his daughter in contexts which neither idealize nor demean her.
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CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS!

 First Congregational Church of Bakersfield is cooking up some really exciting activities!

 Hiking anyone?  All young adults are invited to join us on Sunday, October 7 for a leisurely 4 mile hike to the peak of Mt. Pinos (elevation 8831). This hike should take approximately 2.5 hours. Meet at First Congregational Church at 11:30 am to carpool up to the Frazier Park exit. Contact Nancy Bacon at 665-1699 if you are interested!  Donít forget to bring plenty of water!!!

Book discussion and African dinner!  Join us for a book discussion and authentic African dinner on Friday, November 9. Young adults should read ìA Long Way Gone:  Memoirs of a Boy Soldierî by Ishmael Beah.  The book can be found at Starbucks. Dinner will include Lupusi Abuntele (cooked greens and groundnut), Nashima (African cornmeal porridge), Bobotie (curried African meatloaf) and African vegetable soup.  Dinner will be at 6:30 pm at the home of Anna Jacobson and Brandon Pratt.  Please RSVP to Anna at (310) 740-7659 to get directions.

Habitat for Humanity Build at the Kern County Fair!  Young adults ages 16-30 are encouraged to join Habitat for Humanity for a house building project at the fairgrounds on Sunday, September 23 from 1-6 pm.  All participants will receive a free pass to the fair for their efforts!

As you can see, First Congregational Church has some exciting things happening for young adults!  Bring your friends!

If you have any questions, call Nancy Bacon at 665-1699.

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