One of my friends said, “in no other nation.” And she’s right. Ten days ago, 10 people were killed by a gunman as they shopped for groceries. One was 32 years old. The oldest was an 82-year-old woman.
And today it was Robb Elementary School in … read more.
Sundays in the sanctuary are different from how they were before the pandemic. We’re in masks, and the windows are open and there is air flowing through fans. Our children are with us upstairs and they bring a joyful – and sometimes loud – noise … read more.
Balance, someone once quipped, is having a cookie in both hands. These days, I find myself wishing it was that easy. As the pandemic continues to surge and recede, as spring continues to dance between late winter scudding clouds and drizzle and those perfect soft … read more.
Ever since the news broke on Monday that a leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision indicated that Roe v. Wade would likely be overturned, I’ve tried to find the words to say into this time.
Ruth Marcus in her op-ed “The Leaked Draft Roe … read more.
Beloved Friends,
We continue to gather in multi-platform, and this week is a treat: my favorite (in a non-judgmental, non-hierarchical sort of way) the Rev. Ant (short for Anthony) Howe will be joining us from his home in Wales. After serving a congregation outside of … read more.
Many years ago, I was chatting with a couple of church members after a getting-to-know- you conversation with someone who was new to the congregation. As we talked about how we would know that someone had become part of our community, I said that I … read more.
Beloved Friends,
I want to update you today on our ongoing response to COVID-19, and changes in the Covid Act Now website and reporting, and how we will be moving forward. As you may remember, we have been using CovidActNow.org as the external metric for our … read more.
In one of my preaching classes, a teacher said it was important to give members of the congregation a little bit of a chuckle in every sermon. It was a lesson I took to heart, and I continue to be mindful of creating opportunity to … read more.
Beloved friends,
I’m waiting for a time to arrive that doesn’t feel like it’s in between or not yet. I don’t have a lot of confidence that we’ll be there any time, soon, but I do find that I’m craving something that resembles certainty or at … read more.
Beloved friends,
Spring is slowly coming into itself. The ornamental cherry trees that line our street are in full flower and it’s raining pink petals. The fluffy trees encourage my shoulders to relax and encourage a full breath every time I drive somewhere. I hope your … read more.
