In just a few weeks, we are entering a time of clergy and congregational renewal – which is the word the Lilly Foundation prefers over Sabbatical – because it speaks to the intent of the time. It is a time in which a clergy person and their family can seek renewal through rest and discovery. And the …
A Word: Too close to Jesus?
Intimacy, love, and discipleshipEaster 3C | John 21:1-19 Our friends are done with that locked house now. They are out on the water, fishing. Fresh air, not that stilted fear-filled air the city offers. No, out here, they can really breathe. It is heavenly out on a boat, just waiting. Except …
Celebrating Service
In the nearly sixteen years since her ordination on October 26, 2008, Deby Veach has served our community without ego and with a heart of generous, thoughtful grace. It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve this community alongside her. I’ve come to see deacons as the conscience of the …
