Saturday September 24th3:00 to 5:00 PM in King Hall Fellowship, Food & Fundraising Mark your calendar for a fun-filled afternoon including fellowship, bingo, hot dogs and “fixins” to raise funds for our church’s Fellowship Team and Social Justice Action Team Ministries. Win prizes, including restaurant and gasoline gift cards, concert tickets, dinners for four or… Continue reading BINGO Party
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19th Annual Interfaith Conference
Registration is now open for “Lessons in Decolonization” The Church of the Palms will host its 19th Annual Interfaith Conference onsite this November 4 & 5 during National Native American Heritage month. Consistent with our church’s mission statement of love of God, justice, and extravagant welcome, this is an interfaith opportunity to bridge connections to… Continue reading 19th Annual Interfaith Conference
Changing a Noun to a Verb
As I mentioned in my sermon last week, my favorite NT character is Barnabas. And, although my wife, who has taught English for her whole career, would tell us that “Barnabas” is a noun, I want to change that language rule. I want to change Barnabas into an action – a verb! The name Barnabas means,… Continue reading Changing a Noun to a Verb
HOME
My work is with words. I can’t get three months of writing in during this letter, but I do have a word for you. HOME. It isn’t a perfect word having been marred by those who abuse and manipulate. But through God’s grace, I believe it can be raised to a new level of being.… Continue reading HOME
“How does it feel to be back?”
“How does it feel to be back?” I was asked that several times in a variety of ways last Sunday. There are many layers to my emotions of my return – I felt nervous, excited, and welcomed. The church was kind and loving. I felt gratitude, love, and peace. One of the key factors in my… Continue reading “How does it feel to be back?”
Responding Healer-to-Healer: Companionship Needs of the Grieving Elder
This month, we have been sharing support and tools2thrive related to various types of grief and loss. It is also important to think about how we can help others on their grief journey. In her book, Doing Grief in Real Life: A Soulful Guide to Navigate Loss, Death and Change, Rev. Shea Darian offers a… Continue reading Responding Healer-to-Healer: Companionship Needs of the Grieving Elder
I’m back!
I’m back! Well…sort of. It’s going to take some time to get back into the swing of things. Like a player in MLB, I’m going to need some time to get into the rhythm of the day. I pray for your patience! I did want you to know that I am soooooooooo excited to be back… Continue reading I’m back!
We have to first look at ourselves
Written by Rev. David Klingensmith Red states, blue states. Pro-choice, anti-abortion. For or against gay marriage or gun control. Our nation appears to be very divided on so many issues. It can be challenging to even attempt to talk to others who espouse very different points of view. And it is especially difficult when both… Continue reading We have to first look at ourselves
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Do you remember as a child or youth being asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For me back then, the question thrilled my young mind like a magical parable. Each time I heard it, I believed that whatever I could imagine as the best of all things to be, I… Continue reading What do you want to be when you grow up?
Super Summer Salad Spectacular is August 21st
We are very pleased to announce the Church of the Palms Annual Super Summer Salad Spectacular is back on – in modified form to continue to keep all of us safe! This year, instead of salad ingredients, we will ask that you bring a completed salad (e.g., tossed, potato, chicken, creative salad of your choice)… Continue reading Super Summer Salad Spectacular is August 21st