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 […]
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, […]
REACHING INTO THE HEART OF YOUR FAMILY AND HOME
This Sunday, the last of September, the sabbath closest to the feast of St. Francis, we celebrate the Blessing of the Animals. Francis was known for his communion with the entire biosphere, his kinship with various beasts, and his kindness toward them. You can tell a lot about a man or woman by how they […]
“Tradition is the living faith of the dead; traditionalism is the dead faith of the living.” –Jaroslav Pelikan
Homecoming Sunday pointed us forward into the new church year. With over 200 worshipers present, we felt the Spirit move in a way that gathered us back while also propelling us forward. Our numbers on Homecoming Sunday far exceeded recent years. As I looked out on the lawn where that picnic was, a robust gathering lingered […]