Although Ash Wednesday was a week and a half ago, the Lenten journey is still unfolding before us. In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we understand Lent not as a single day of ashes, but as a sacred season — forty days set aside to return, to reflect, and to be renewed. Many of...
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. -Ephesians 3:20-21 On July 10th, Brad and I boarded a plane bound for...
Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of theses brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.—Matthew 25:40 July is here and then August will be here before we know it! Back in January and February, we had a brainstorming session and a calendaring event to...
Several years ago, (2016 to be exact), CCC embarked to become a Green Chalice Congregation. For those who may be unfamiliar with the program I thought I would share not only about the program but also what CCC did then and what we can do going forward to continue caring for our environment. The purpose...
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul,and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:5 (NRSV) Over the past few months, I have been preparing for my final ordination interview. About two weeks ago, during my mock interview, I was asked to share my favorite scripture and the...
Another year of service, of witness for thy love, Another year of training for holier work above. Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be, on earth or else in Heaven, Another year for thee!” – Another Year is Dawning by Frances Ridley Havergal Happy New Year! 2025 is here! A new year gives...
