To my brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers at the Church of St. Benedict: I’ve been meaning to write to you to let you know that I’m so thankful to be a part of this family of faith. Many of you remember when I came to this church as a single man. You’ve seen me Read more
Sunday Seminar: October 30, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Charles Stewart, visiting speaker. What do Judaism, Christianity and Islam have in common? Learn about Islam as a religion of ordinary people, not terrorists. Sponsored by our church group, Grace & Race.
Celebrate sports and the Spirit! Wear your favorite team apparel. (High school, college, or professional.) Hot dogs and burgers will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass.
Our dog, Odo, gets walked twice a day. A few of our neighbors have remarked: “How great for your dog! You guys are so good to him.” We grin sheepishly. We actually walk the dog so that we get out and take walks (and because when we let Odo out in the yard, he jumps Read more
Saturday, October 1, 2:00 p.m. We are happy to bless pets, stuffed animals, and even photographs. We offer a pet blessing in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis and of the role animals play in our daily lives, our families, and our understanding of God’s love.
This video is poignant, funny, and real. Whether you come back (or invite someone to come back) this Sunday or another time, this video is a wonderful piece.
Back to Church Sunday (Click through the title to the post page or cut and paste: http://youtu.be/Ze5nCEmiamQ)
This year, rather than a full pay raise, the finance committee and Bishop’s Committee, gave me two more weeks and Sundays of vacation in 2011. It’s given me some extra time to visit friends and family and explore some interesting places. I spent a week in July at a writing workshop for pastors, which helped Read more
On Sunday, August 28, our children’s programs begin for 2011-2012. Children ages 3-7 are invited to Godly Play, a Montessori-based program that teaches children about the bible with props and storytelling. Children ages 8-12 are invited to Sunday School, to read, act out, and discuss bible stories together. Both classes meet twice a month, on Read more
When I called, you answered me; you increased my strength within me. Psalms 138:4 What’s summer for? Last year, I wrote a column about taking Sabbath time and sleep as a spiritual discipline. I still stand by that! I hope you spend some time this summer resting and spending time with God – however that Read more
The disciples were hiding out in a house in Jerusalem after Jesus ascended into heaven, scared to do much more than be together. When God’s Holy Spirit came upon them at the first Pentecost, it wasn’t that they received courage, wisdom, or a nice bottle of wine but that they started speaking in other languages. Read more
