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...
As I scrolled back through the last few Lenten seasons, I was reminded of how much we have experienced over that time together. Each Lenten season, we gathered on Wednesday evenings, sometimes virtually and other times in person, to share in a time of prayer and study. In 2021, we studied Jesus’ teachings about storing...
Last week I attended the first portion of my final class at Phillips Theological Seminary. The class consists of two 3-day intensive sessions with this past week on Zoom and then I’ll travel to Tulsa in April for the second portion for three days of intensive work on Women in the Hebrew Bible. It is...
Create in me a clean heart, O God and put a new and right spirit within me.-Psalm 51:10 Happy New Year!! 2024 is here! A new year gives time for pause, a time to reflect, and a time to reviewwhere we have been and where we are each going. What new traditions or habits do...
One candle is lit…..For the hope of the age.For the reign of God’s peace.For the joy of these days.For God’s loving surprise.For the Christ birthday here.One Candle is Lit-Hymn # 128 in Chalice Hymnal As we dive into this Christmas season, there will be much to do; as our Elder Barbara reminded usthis past Sunday...
As we move into Fall; my favorite season of the year, with the cooler temperatures andchanging colors of the landscape, let us take time to reflect on that which we are thankful for andmost grateful. Within that reflection, I invite you to prayerfully consider how you will live out thatgratitude in the coming year. 2024...
