In the question box service that I led last Sunday there were any number of questions that dealt with the despair many of us feel right now. I offered Anne Lamott’s wisdom in last week’s newsletter, and in the service I talked about Brian McLaren’s book Life After Doom which takes on the subject in … Continue reading Friday News – July 12, 2024

Happy Friday! I hope your celebrations of Independence Day were joyful, but if you approached the holiday with mixed feelings, you’re in good company.  Many of us are struggling with our feelings about the political moment we are in. It is so important to balance our justice work with taking time to recharge and heal, … Continue reading Friday News – July 5, 2024

Happy Friday! I am just back from a vacation with family, and looking forward to a low key summer as we get prepared for the business of next fall. Questions, questions, who’s got questions? One service I like to give from time to time is something called a “Question Box” service, which will be July … Continue reading Friday News – June 28, 2024

As you may know, General Assembly is happening now! If you are interested in watching the public services including the business sessions, you can do so here. This Sunday, we will be watching the General Assembly service, with a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon. *Please note – We cannot stream this service! To … Continue reading Friday News – June 21, 2024

As we approach the close of another church year (June 30th), we wanted to take a moment to thank our outgoing Board members who have served our congregation so well through a difficult time.   Jan Phillips, we are so grateful for the ways in which you loved on and supported this congregation in your … Continue reading Friday News – June 14, 2024

Your Board looks forward to seeing you in person and online for the Annual Congregational Meeting this Sunday, June 9 after Worship. We will be hearing reports from Nominating committee and our Youth, taking questions related to the annual report, discussing the following business items:  FY2025 Budget and Share the Plate recipients, minutes of the mid-year meeting, a constitutional amendment, adopting the 8th … Continue reading Friday News – June 7, 2024

In honor of Pride Sunday and the kickoff to Pride month, I wanted to share a blessing with you all, written by Cricket Hall. Rainbow Blessing May the drag stage rise to meet you May the world rise to accept and embrace you May the rainbow of love enfold you May your fluidity never be … Continue reading Friday News – May 31, 2024

Our Church Community is BUSY! Thanks to the 210 folks who attended the BREAD Nehemiah Action this week including our amazing choir. Showing up is 90% of the work and wow – you showed up in a big way to help make Central Ohio a more just and compassionate community. Recharge this Memorial Day Weekend by … Continue reading Friday News – May 24, 2024

Happy Friday! We’re coming up to the end of our first year together in our Developmental Ministry. I thought it would be helpful for me to sum up my reflections on our goals and where we are in the process, so I’ve produced this Developmental Ministry report, which will be posted on the Governance and Leadership … Continue reading Friday News – May 17, 2024