“Running through the Thistles”
The classic book (in the church world only) explores how ministries end. As I’m retiring end of July, it seemed about time we talked about the ending.
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Jane Austen & me
In recent years, I’ve been more and more troubled by my attraction to the novels of Jane Austen. In this Jane Austen & me. In this sermon, I’ll explore this discomfort and some of my discoveries. Our theme this month is “Paying Attention” and wow! does Jane Austen pay attention to people and relationships.
Spiritual Care in Deep Poverty
Join Rev. Charlotte in an exploration of the innovative work and transformative potential of street chaplains and spiritual care providers serving in marginalized spaces shaped by poverty, oppression and homelessness. Learn more about Rev. Charlotte’s personal journey into this calling—how she discovered her passion for spiritual care for the unhoused, and how this work forever … Continue reading Spiritual Care in Deep Poverty
Democracy in Action
democracy was an experiment, and for it to survive, we must continue to experiment and innovate. Please join us this morning for a case study in the democratic process.
Bounce Backability: Moving Forward when Things get Hard
This all ages service concludes our 30 Days of Love and celebrates resilience.
Congregational Resilience and Continuity
We’ve been through many changes and have more to come. Hear from our former Intern Minister, Jennifer Springsteen, and current minister about how congregations thrive in these trying times.
Embodying Resilience
Speakers Laura Nissen, Rebecca Olson and Bradon Kanyid share their perspectives on resilience.
Love and Resistance
As we practice resistance to evil, we practice love. What does this look like in our families and congregation?
On Resisting Tyranny
As we honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. King, we remember the millions of others involved in the Civil Rights Movement of the last century. Let’s take their teachings and learnings into this century as we practice resistance to an increasingly tyrannical government.
American Disrupters
How the Founders Defined Freedom. As America turns 250, let’s ponder what the concept of freedom meant to the “Founders” of our democratic republic. It would be a mistake to say that they saw freedom in the same way it has come down to the 21st century – this is why they could hold people … Continue reading American Disrupters