Each year, faith communities around the United States observe Children’s Sabbath. Sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund, an advocacy group centered in Washington D.C. for at-risk children, the Children’s Sabbath takes place officially on the third weekend of October. However, … Continue reading
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine a new life and a new world when there is so much to be rightfully troubled about. This is true when you think about the broad story of struggle in our country, but more … Continue reading
The Faithful Giving Ministry Group has been working toward a more formal process for provision of memorial gifts and has added the opportunity to provide gifts in honor of special life milestones with the Memorial and Honorarium Fund. Although this … Continue reading
Saturday’s Memorial Service for little Rylee was perhaps one of the most difficult moments our congregation has walked through in many years. With this family who is part of the fabric of our congregation, with the teachers who loved and … Continue reading
These cold January days seem to drag on, and yet evaporate so incredibly quickly all at the same time. Having the courage to imagine the promise of the future in this barren, leaf-less, bitter cold is beyond challenging. And yet, … Continue reading
The winter months are more fun with friends, as the cold and gloom lingers on. Join us on Saturday, February 16, for a Family Fun Night! We’ll begin with an indoor picnic at 5:30 p.m., followed by a movie, board … Continue reading
What endeavor is before you that has you praying, “Grant me wisdom, grant me courage, for the living of these days?” It might be a project at work or a challenge at home. For my own personal life, the endeavor … Continue reading
Harry Emerson Fosdick, a great preacher in the early twentieth century wrote the words for the “Living of These Days.” His days included deeply divisive social issues and deep personal depression. As I write about the courage for the living … Continue reading
As we move through January with Courage for the Middle, we will seek to encourage one another on the journey! One way we will do this is by saying thank you, as we honor those among us who teach and … Continue reading
My daily devotionals are often the texts of hymn writers. I find their poetry remains in my heart and mind either in song or through spoken word throughout the day. Their poetic, rhyming lines evoke a wide range of thoughts … Continue reading