Boxes to the left of me, boxes to the right of me, boxes behind and in front of me! Boxes! Boxes! Boxes! That sounds like the beginning of a Dr. Seuss book! While much of my life is like one of his made-up stories, this one is quite real. In case you haven’t heard, the fabulous… Continue reading In case you haven’t heard, the fabulous Whitlocks are moving
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Thanksgiving (just not a meal)
For safety reasons, The Church of the Palms will not serve a meal this year for Thanksgiving. However, we do feel that some of the goals of the Annual Joyce Spaulding Memorial Thanksgiving Feast can still be met: Opportunity for ministry Provide extravagant welcome Remember Joyce and Roy Spaulding Have fun As an opportunity for… Continue reading Thanksgiving (just not a meal)
A challenge: Reducing our household’s carbon footprint
By Beth Moore, Creation Justice Task Force I last wrote in April of this year about the work Church of the Palms has embarked on to care for God’s creation by reducing our “carbon footprint” — the amount of CO2 we put into the environment. We began the work of reducing our carbon footprint by… Continue reading A challenge: Reducing our household’s carbon footprint
A Thanksgiving Message From the Moderators
When November rolls around, our thoughts turn toward thankfulness, reengaging and fellowship with friends (old and new), and embracing the spirit of giving. Our winter visitors (AKA snowbirds) are returning from the colder climes to the pleasant warmth of Sun City in the winter. Our hearts are full of joy for the blessings we have… Continue reading A Thanksgiving Message From the Moderators
Do we own our possessions, or do they own us?
The fabulous Whitlocks are moving! We are downsizing. The large home that once housed Uncle Paul, my parents, Ruthie, and Wendy and I is no longer needed. Of course, my mind is flooded with memories. Going through all of my stuff causes me to ask myself the question that I asked in a sermon a… Continue reading Do we own our possessions, or do they own us?
Upcoming Class: A Safe Space for Starting Conversations About Suicide and Its Prevention
Kay Klinkenborg will facilitate two classes on suicide from 10:00-11:30 a.m., Nov. 9th and 16th, in King Hall and online via Bridges. Masks are required and seating with social distancing. This will be a safe (unrecorded) environment to talk about one of the most difficult subjects in our lives: words hard to say — suicide… Continue reading Upcoming Class: A Safe Space for Starting Conversations About Suicide and Its Prevention
All Saints Sunday, November 7
For all the saints, who from their labors rest… None of us arrived where we are without the help of others. It might have been parents, siblings, grandparents, or other relatives who guided us on our journey. More than likely on your list of mentors you have teachers, pastors, and or Sunday school leaders. What about… Continue reading All Saints Sunday, November 7
What are the Seven Wonders of the World to YOU?
Many years ago, geography students, having traveled around the earth by book, were asked at the end of the semester to list what each considered the “Seven Wonders of the World.” The following garnered the most votes: Egypt’s Great Pyramid, the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon, the Panama Canal, the Empire State Building, St. Peter’s Basilica,… Continue reading What are the Seven Wonders of the World to YOU?
Missing Sermons and Lessons: Part II
A: When Domestic Violence Is Revealed—DOs and DON’Ts B: Elder Abuse: Be Informed and Resources by Kay Klinkenborg A: WHEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS REVEALED…DO’S AND DON’Ts There are some key truths and safety strategies to know when a situation of domestic violence (DV) is revealed; safety for the victim and you. TRUTHS: Victims suffer multiple… Continue reading Missing Sermons and Lessons: Part II
Get out your hard hat!
There is a good reason that construction workers wear hard hats: to protect their health. It may give them hat-hair, be bothersome, uncomfortable, and or a burden, but it is necessary. We aren’t quite going to be requiring a hard hat along with our mask mandate, but we’re going to be a construction zone as… Continue reading Get out your hard hat!