This is My Song
“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
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Next Steps. . .
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. . .
Covenant and Community
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
A Personal Reckoning
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
Collaborative Leadership
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
The Blessings of Conflict
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
Religious Language and its Challenges
You may have noticed that I have been using more traditional religious language in the services I’ve led. I’m aware that this is challenging to some, and I’ll talk about … Continue reading Religious Language and its Challenges
Is True Forgiveness Possible?
The worship theme for September is “Welcome”. True forgiveness is challenging. It is not about letting people get away with being hurtful. It cannot be given on demand. So what … Continue reading Is True Forgiveness Possible?
Washed in the Waters of Community
Ingathering / Water Ceremony – All Ages Service (RE Teacher Orientation after service) The worship theme for September is “Welcome”.
Sunday Service
The summer worship theme is “Delight”. Our Share-the-Plate donations in July/August go to Sedona Grace (helping make pet food available to Central Ohio food pantry families). We hope to see … Continue reading Sunday Service