salvaged faith

tr.v. sal-vaged 1) to save from loss or destruction; 2) to save discarded or damaged material for future use

Feasting, not fasting…

Mark’s gospel is known for its haste. Jesus is here and then there and everything is so urgent and busy. We spent four weeks in Epiphany just in chapter one … Continue reading

February 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Facebook parenting = 21st century coffee klatch

Whenever we went back to my grandma and grandpa’s house for holidays, the family gathered together in the living room and we told stories.  Or rather, as the babe in … Continue reading

September 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Loving Your Neighbor…Now

(Community Worship in the Park) It is so beautiful out, and all of you look so wonderful gathered here in community. Although it takes some work to get this service … Continue reading

September 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

disappointing numbers

The numbers game is something that we play a lot in the church.  We want to know how many baptisms and members and monies and ministries were at play in … Continue reading

May 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

How Should We Love?

Last week, we talked about a little place on the southwest side of Jerusalem… does anyone remember what that ugly and awful place was called? Ghenna! Ghenna is a trash … Continue reading

April 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Celebration of our Present

Instead of preaching this Sunday, we shared some videos about the life of our church and the process we are in.  ENJOY!

March 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment

the world is my parish

Bishop Trimble recently reminded a group of young clergy that we are not appointed to congregations… we are appointed to communities. It was something I had not really considered before … Continue reading

February 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Narrowing our Focus

This week, we continue our journey with the Corinthians. As we learn together from their mistakes, we can overcome some of the roadblocks and realities we face as a church. … Continue reading

January 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

my afternoon as a "telemarketer"

As our church is working on discerning their vision and mission, we have felt led to get some input from the community.  We want to know what others think about … Continue reading

January 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Potential Energy

I must admit that growing up, I was a bit of a science nerd. What can you expect from the girl who wanted to be a meteorologist? But I think … Continue reading

January 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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