Congregational Meeting Summary & How We’re Moving Forward
There was a moment in Architect Peter Ewer’s presentation at Sunday’s congregational meeting when he showed a rendering of the new sanctuary from the perspective of Drake Road. He said that the building during construction would draw attention from folks driving by and raise our profile. I silently wondered if this was a benefit more […]
Heartfelt Messages
Embarking on a Common Conversation
When we talked earlier this year about what we wanted to hold on to from 2020, many of us noted our deeper understanding of racism and a growing commitment to dismantling white supremacy. This understanding and commitment was born of grief and outrage after seeing George Floyd and Breonna Taylor murdered. And then intensified when […]
Turn to Gratefulness
There have been a few really hard moments in the last few weeks, pieces of news, and losses to bear. Some in the church, some things personally, and of course, some things nationally. If you’ve been watching the impeachment hearings, the footage is difficult to take in, to put it mildly. These challenges are why […]
Simple Rules
Rev. Bill Sinkford’s Sermon “Something Far More Deeply Interfused”
Blessed Spirit of My Life. Have you sensed that presence? Did you feel it in that beautiful hymn? A presence? Moving? An energy that is yours…but not yours alone? Spirit of Great Mystery. Have you felt that quality of presence before? Do you come here in search of it? Do you fell it now? We’ve been so […]
Lowering Your Bar
Things are better, so why do I feel worse?
Things are better, so why do I feel worse? If you’ve found yourself thinking this lately, you’re not alone. With news of the vaccine, and the exit of the former administration, there’s a lot of reason to feel optimistic. Yet, at the same time, we know many people who are experiencing mental health crises, marriage struggles, […]
Vaccine Update (as of February 12, 2021)
VACCINE UPDATE! There are many options to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for anyone age 65 or over. BIPOC members continue to be the most affected by COVID-19, and without sufficient leadership or planning at the national level, local communities need to step up to get this vaccine distributed. We need to rely on our informal […]