Here is something I’m irrationally excited about! It’s a new ministry I’m embarking on. It’s a Dungeons and Dragons Ministry. Here’s how this came about… I recently had a meeting with two school representatives. They know we work with the local elementary in providing food to families. They know we work with the library in… Read More »
October 7, 2018
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September 30, 2018
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A Vision of the Future
My music folk were hanging and planning some future worship when our choir director Jim asked, “So… what’s like the future of the church? Where are you taking us?” Sometimes the words just aren’t there. That’s why we invented art! The picture on the left comes from the street artist Banksy. I love this picture.… Read More »
RE: Church
This fall we will have a new educational series! Regarding: Church! What is this thing called church? Why is our worship structured the way it is? We will take some time and delve into these questions. Why? To remind us of why the liturgy is the way it is and help us go deeper into our… Read More »
4 Keys to Membership
Our fall new member classes will be held Monday September 17 and 24 at 7 p.m. and New Member Sunday is September 30 at whatever service our new members attend. I LOVE new members! I love old members too… and people in general come to think of it. The most frequent question I get is… Read More »
Experiments and Failure
We had a baptism on July 1. It was awesome and epic and sacred! Yet something didn’t sit right. It had nothing to do with the family, the practice of baptism, or how we as the church view the sacrament. It had to do with me. Let me explain. I am trying to figure out… Read More »
Community
In a recent sermon, I stated, “Virtue ethics are harder to measure. Virtues deal with character, it’s not measurable, it’s only experienced. You can only tell you have a certain virtue when you’re around other people. I’m the most patient person I know, when I’m alone. “Put me in a line or have me wait… Read More »
April 15, 2018
April 15, 2018
Imagining Church Vitality
This past fall, I was invited by my friend and colleague, the Rev Courtney Clayton Jenkins to give a presentation on Church Vitality at her leadership summit. Pastor Jenkins is the amazing leader at South Euclid United Church of Christ, a church that is growing, vital, and an amazing example of a community of resurrection.… Read More »
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