When we hear the joy or sorrow of another person Our own life changes Our heart leaps up or begins… Read more Joy and Sorrow
Month: April 2023
Everybody In
Successful social change movements build strong and wide coalitions. In building coalitions it’s important to define our goal as narrowly… Read more Everybody In
A Beautiful World
Human beings see beauty everywhere: beautiful paintings, beautiful buildings, a beautiful sunset. Of course we recognize beautiful people, too, in… Read more A Beautiful World
Canvass Interview Responses
I want to thank everyone again for participating in our Stewardship Campaign and for supporting the church so generously. Thank… Read more Canvass Interview Responses
It’s All in Who You Know
Social change begins with relationship-building. Reach out. Keep reaching out. Really listen. “Break not the circle of enabling love… ’till… Read more It’s All in Who You Know
Service is our Prayer
I want to thank everyone for participating in our Stewardship Campaign and for supporting the church so generously. Nearly all… Read more Service is our Prayer
Unfinished Business
Jesus died just as his ministry reached its most powerful point. Easter celebrates the miracle that Jesus lives again and… Read more Unfinished Business
Spring!
It’s been a long time since I welcomed the beginning of Spring as enthusiastically and gratefully as I am this… Read more Spring!
Post Office
Post Office by Charles Bukowski After I graduated from Cal Arts in 1985, I worked for a few years at… Read more Post Office
Canvasser Notes
This Sunday marks the official end of our Stewardship Campaign. We will thank our canvassers, thank our pledgers, and celebrate… Read more Canvasser Notes