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You have a very important title

Titles are important to many folks. Now some people here call me “Paul”; most say “Pastor Paul.” I guess because I have a title, I know any fool can get one, so I’m not too hung up on that. There are occasions that I put on the clerical collar and bring out The Most Holy… Continue reading You have a very important title

What’s in your spiritual emergency kit?

One evening last week as it was getting dark at my house, the electricity went out. We checked our breaker box and determined it was a neighborhood outage. APS was notified. It was about 103° outside at that time. I checked on our neighbors, who are blind; the lights going out didn’t bother them like… Continue reading What’s in your spiritual emergency kit?

BINGO Party

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

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