Have you ever observed that we humans are not naturally grateful? If you ever stayed after to clean up, replacing the guy who promised to do so but didn’t show, then got criticized for not putting everything back right, you know I mean. Have you ever noticed how people with less are ironically more in […]
A Thanksgiving
Trust works both ways. When I was installed in June, I had a lot of ideas and over the past several months I’ve been able to experiment with a few of those ideas: Hosting Ekklesia during the 10am service. Instituting a Youth Leadership Council comprised of students from each grade. Offering a Theology Book Club for adults. […]
GOOD NEWS ON THREE FRONTS
First, this Sunday we will celebrate at worship in a different way. At 10 am we welcome Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet from Killingworth, Connecticut as they lead and embody worship in dance. Some of us were excited to see their fine work at a Come As You Are service many months ago. They are true artists, yet firmly rooted […]
ANYBODY WANT A HYGGE?
Frankly, I could use one, walking around gimpy lately, as I have. Do you know what a hygge is? It is a word in Danish, and can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective—which suggests it’s packed with meaning. But some words don’t translate so easily. Do you know how in Costa Rica they […]
WHEN COMMUNITY TRANSCENDS TIME AND SPACE
This week we observe All Saints Sunday, when we realize we are not alone as people of faith. At the Lord’s Table (remember to bring your Food First!), we will celebrate all of the saints, both known and unknown to us. It’s an act of honor, solidarity and humility before the example of their lives, […]
Christian Buzzwords Series: Doubt
“I believe. Help my unbelief.” “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe” “Why have you forsaken me?” Doubt. It’s a complicated word. Just writing it brings that metal taste of anxiety toward the back […]