Several people observed this Sunday how challenging it is to engage in open and curious listening as Parker Palmer suggests ... Read More

On Sunday, John had cards with four questions that help us practice restorative justice. I loved the questions, but unfortunately ... Read More

This year’s General Assembly is experienced online. I much prefer in-person gatherings, and I also understand the economic equity and ... Read More

As I mentioned on Sunday, some of the spiritual weed pulling that fosters meaningful (and covenantal) connection happens within ourselves ... Read More

By now you’ve probably read the materials for our annual meeting, coming up on Sunday right after the service. Maybe ... Read More

This week’s Bonus Track is a literal bonus track. On Sunday, I mentioned a song by Olivia Fern called In ... Read More

I first heard the words from Connie Goodbread. I’ve heard them many times since. You’ve heard them, too: Everything we ... Read More

So many of the messages we receive about being successful or worthy (or even just competent) imply that we should ... Read More

By the time this Bonus Track is getting published, I’ll be fully across the threshold into sabbatical time. I’m probably ... Read More