Cycles of Growth & Change
We often think of change as something that is linear: we go from here to there in a straight line. Actually our experience of change goes in cycles in which … Continue reading Cycles of Growth & Change
We often think of change as something that is linear: we go from here to there in a straight line. Actually our experience of change goes in cycles in which … Continue reading Cycles of Growth & Change
We all live somewhere in the spectrum between health and illness, yet we often treat them as though they are complete states: either / or. Can we find renewal no … Continue reading In Sickness and in Health
Come celebrate the season together – with carols, contemplation, and candlelight. The worship theme for December is “Mystery”.
Amidst the frenzied activity of the season, and the constant bombardment of dire news from outside, it can be hard to find any sense of the peace of the season. … Continue reading The Presence of the Present
“This is My Song” The terrible events in Israel and Palestine have been much in our minds and hearts. Rev. Terasa will share some of her experiences in visiting there … Continue reading This is My Song
Next Steps on the Journey: Our congregation is embarking on whats called “Developmental Ministry” which is Rev. Terasa’s role but also the congregations. Â Rev. Terasa & Rev. Sunshine Wolfe will … Continue reading Next Steps. . .
The worship theme for November is “Generosity”. We talk about being a ‘covenantal faith,’ but it’s not always clear what we mean by that. What is a covenant and how … Continue reading Covenant and Community
We’ll be talking a lot about what it means for the congregation to actively be an anti-racist church. Â I will talk about where my journey toward anti-racism has taken me. … Continue reading A Personal Reckoning
Is leadership a noun or a verb? Â We think of certain people as ‘natural’ leaders, but that concept can get in the way of giving everyone a chance to provide … Continue reading Collaborative Leadership
Conflict is often thought of as something to avoid or that will cause rupture, but what if we thought about it in terms of what it has to teach us, … Continue reading The Blessings of Conflict