Ruminations: Scallops
If I can say No, then my Yes becomes a lot more meaningful.
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Second Sundays Food & Fellowship!
The second Sunday of each month, in place of our usual Religious Exploration programming and small groups, we will be sharing a meal together as we deepen our multigenerational community. October 9 will … Continue reading Second Sundays Food & Fellowship!
Share this post:Ruminations: Courage
Our theme for the month of October is Courage. I’m delighted that our Pride for All Ages group will be leading worship on October 23. For some of us, especially for people with marginalized identities, just existing in the world as our authentic selves requires courage.
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When we want to convey a sense of belonging, it’s natural to look for things we have in common with other people. A lot of times, we try to ask the right questions when we meet someone new, in order to find what makes us similar. Sometimes we discover something that resonates with us, but sometimes our efforts backfire.
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Congregations often have a Committee on Ministry. Specifics vary as to how this kind of committee might engage with the rest of the congregation. A model that is yielding meaningful … Continue reading Shared Ministry
Share this post:Ruminations: Umbrella
Umbrella I knew it was going to rain. I trusted the weather forecast. I could see the rainclouds in the sky. I could even smell it in the air. Rain … Continue reading Ruminations: Umbrella
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Belonging For the month of September, our theme is Belonging. We’ll begin this theme with our Ingathering/Water Ceremony on September 11, followed by a Ministry Fair in the Fellowship Hall. … Continue reading Ruminations: Belonging
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Even if you aren’t an archer, you probably know what a bullseye is. It’s that little circle in the very center of a target that scores the highest points. The … Continue reading Ruminations: Bullseye
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I sent a text message the other day. Many of us do this dozens (if not hundreds) of times every day. Except that when I glanced back at the message … Continue reading Ruminations: Asterisk
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Congregations often have a Committee on Ministry. Specifics vary as to how this kind of committee might engage with the rest of the congregation. A model that is yielding meaningful … Continue reading Ruminations: Shared Ministry
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