JULY 2026

Mary Magdalene lives in mystery 

She was (and is) one with the mysteries of the universe.

As she grew in consciousness, she became ‘ihidaya’, which is Aramaic for ‘the unified one.” 


She experienced many challenges and struggles in her lifetime, and yet remained true to herself. She was a vessel for Spirit and shared a ministry of compassion and service to help others grow in consciousness. She is also associated with the color red, symbolizing, among other things, her vibrancy, creativity, and passion for life. 


In honor of Mary Magdalene's association with the color red—and as a reminder of our connectedness to Spirit and one another—a tradition has emerged in some Mary Magdalene communities of tying a red thread around the left wrist. The thread symbolizes our connection to Spirit, the passion and creativity of Mary Magdalene, and the bonds we share with each other.


In the month of July, we will participate in a three-part series on Mary Magdalene, which will include the symbolism of the red thread and take a fresh look at the mysteries contained in the Gospel of Mary that help us awaken our consciousness and meet the challenges of our times with confidence, courage and compassion. 

We hope you will join us on this journey at 10:30 am on Sundays.

All are welcome.

Pastor Kimberly 

Artful Worship, Joyful Service

Sunday Celebrations @ 10:30 am

July 5: Courage — Returning to your True Self

There were incidents in Mary Magdalene’s life where she was misunderstood and marginalized. She had to find the courage deep within herself to speak her truth and live out her calling, receiving her guidance from Spirit, rather than the expectations of society. We will explore how we may also receive inspiration from Mary Magdalene to live our lives with authenticity and courage. 

July 12: Compassion — Widening the heart for self and others

In the ascension narrative of the Gospel of Mary, she must pass through seven thresholds, each with its own gatekeeper. They try to taunt her and throw her off course, but she rises above their critiques by offering herself compassion rather than judgement. What can we learn from Mary Magdalene’s example that enables us to access self-compassion that flows through us out to others? 

July 19: Deep Inner Peace — awakening from forgetfulness

After Mary Magdalene has passed through all the gates, she enters a state of deep and inner peace, where she becomes ‘ihidaya’, ‘the unified one’.  We will explore spiritual practices that help us awaken from the illusion of separateness and find the peace of unity within divine presence. 

July 26: Lectio Divina with the Gospel of Mary and Contemplative Art & Music

 

Stronger Together: A Community Dinner & Potluck on July 16, 2026

Join Fairfax community leaders for an evening of support, advocacy, and connection as we work alongside our immigrant neighbors to co-create justice and fairness.

What to Expect:

  • Community Potluck: Bring a dish or drink to share! We’ll start the evening breaking bread together with friendly, relationship-building table questions.

  • Information & Advocacy: Learn about the realities of increased ICE activity in Marin County and how you can take action.

  • Special Guests: Hear directly from Lisa Bennett, Executive Director of the Multicultural Center of Marin, who leads the Marin Rapid Response Network 

Details: 

  • When: Thursday, July 16th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Where: Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax

  • Indian Food from Arti Cafe will be provided 

  • You are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert, but if that feels stressful, just bring yourself! 

  • Childcare will be provided 

Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo. Only the people save the people.