One of the goals of this first year of developmental ministry is to deepen the connections between one another. One of the best ways to do that is to share our stories with one another. We have our individual stories and our congregational stories – all of which are important. Can we also be co-creators … Continue reading Does the Story Have an Ending?
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 we have to come to terms with what we’ve lost before we can embrace what’s new. Drawing on the wisdom of William Bridges we will … 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 matter where we are on the spectrum? The worship theme for January is “Liberating Love”.
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. What are the spiritual tools we can use to be present to the gifts already with us? The worship theme for December is “Mystery”.
“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 3 years ago, and thoughts about what religion has to do with it. The worship theme for December is “Mystery”.
Next Steps on the Journey: Our congregation is embarking on whats called “Developmental Ministry” which is Rev. Terasa’s role but also the congregations. Rev. Terasa & Rev. Sunshine Wolfe will share their hopes for this process and invite you into this shared ministry. The worship theme for November is “Generosity”.
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 can we live into it?
We’ll be talking a lot about what it means for the congregation to actively be an anti-racist church. I will talk about where my journey toward anti-racism has taken me. The worship theme for October is “Heritage”.
Is leadership a noun or a verb? We think of certain people as ‘natural’ leaders, but that concept can get in the way of giving everyone a chance to provide leadership in certain situations. The worship theme for October is “Heritage”.
