May 12, 2023 | Celebration, Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
As our church garden bursts forth its springtime beauty, and the bees buzz happily among the flowers, we celebrate Rogation Days in the church calendar. These are the three days prior to Ascension Day (May 18, this year). A fifth-century bishop in France began the...
Apr 18, 2023 | Celebration, Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
Happy Easter! Perhaps it is the effect of the (very) warm weather we are experiencing, but the first week of Eastertide – the period between Easter Sunday and Ascension Day – is feeling particularly festive to me this year. I hope the same is true for you as well. As...
Mar 17, 2023 | Celebration, Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
We are getting to that point in Lent when you might be flagging in your chosen discipline. Whether you’ve given something up or taken on a particular spiritual practice you may be having trouble sustaining it these days. Or perhaps you’ve forgotten altogether and are...
Jan 20, 2023 | Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
On Sunday mornings this Epiphany season we are offering an Adult Forum series called, “Eco Saints.” We are highlighting people of remarkable faith who have particularly raised our consciousness about the sacredness of the universe, our world, and all of life – the...
Dec 23, 2022 | Celebration, Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
One of the best bumper stickers I ever saw was this: Don’t Postpone Joy! It might seem like following that exhortation should be easiest to do at this time of year. There are gatherings of friends and family and church communities. There are sparkling lights and...
