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World Communion & Reformation Sunday

World Communion Sunday and Reformation Sunday

October is here…ready or not. That means long sleeves, warmer clothes, shorter days, and all things fall! Pumpkins (in all sorts of ways) and apples (in all kinds) and scarecrows and field corn and the changing of the leaves. In the life of the church, October brings two holidays which are not and never will…

Can we trust our Bibles Part 2

Can We Trust Our Bibles? Part 2

I’m sure that many of you don’t know the song “Wake Me Up When September Ends” by the band Green Day. But for me, each time September rolls around I think of this song and listen to it. If you get a chance, check it out on YouTube. It’s actually a pretty good tune. Anyway,…

God's Beautiful Creation

God’s Beautiful Creation – Psalm 8

1 O Lord, our Sovereign,how majestic is your name in all the earth!You have set your glory above the heavens.2Out of the mouths of babes and infantsyou have founded a bulwark because of your foes,to silence the enemy and the avenger.3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the…

A Prayer for May - A Franciscan Benediction

A Prayer for May

The word “may” brings to mind many different things for me. By definition, “may” means to speak of possibility, permission, or hope. While I usually use my article in the newsletter to prattle on about some Bible passage or theological reflection, for this month I want to hold the space for one of my favorite…