Because a congregation is a voluntary association of free individuals, with different needs and passions, living in diverse contexts, with… Read more The Work of a Church is to Be
Category: Writing (All)
Epiphany
I mentioned in my sermon last week that in the Christian liturgical calendar we are in the season of Epiphany, which… Read more Epiphany
Who’s Calling?
Mission, whether a personal mission or the mission of an institution like a church, lies at the intersection of self-identity… Read more Who’s Calling?
Bring a Friend to Church Sunday
For our Sunday worship on January 21, we will be hosting a “Bring a Friend to Church” Sunday. Have you… Read more Bring a Friend to Church Sunday
Jocks in Chief
Jocks in Chief by Jon Finkel A strictly for fun read that ranks the 44 men who have served as… Read more Jocks in Chief
Day
Day by Michael Cunningham Day is a beautiful little book. The title refers to the day of April 5. But… Read more Day
1913
1913: The Year Before the Storm, by Florian Illiies A Christmas present from a friend, the same friend who had… Read more 1913
On the Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before the world changes, the last day before the miracle comes. Because Jesus was born… Read more On the Eve
Time’s Echo
Time’s Echo: The Second World War, the Holocaust, and the Music of Remembrance, by Jeremy Eichler I read this over… Read more Time’s Echo
Advent Meditation
I hope that this morningYou find peaceI hope there’s a moment of quietA place of stillnessA breath. Here.A pause. Now. We could… Read more Advent Meditation