On this day of giving thanks, for what, for whom do we give thanks? Is it a person or people; is it for health or wealth? What is it that causes you to give thanks? As you ponder that, let me give you some things that others have said about Thanksgiving. “Let all of us… Continue reading Thanksgiving thoughts
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Top 10 list of feelings I have about moving
We sold our house earlier this week but have this week to move from the old house to the new house. Each day after work we are moving the small fragile inside stuff plus my pots and plants. The movers come on Saturday to get the heavy and awkward things. Here are some of the… Continue reading Top 10 list of feelings I have about moving
Who are the veterans that you remember?
My first memories of life are from Nellis Air Force Base where my dad was stationed. He was finishing up his 24+ years of service in the Air Force. With today being Veteran’s Day, we pause to remember and give thanks to those who have served and those who are serving. My uncle Paul, for… Continue reading Who are the veterans that you remember?
A Safe Space for Starting Conversations About Suicide and Its Prevention
Kay Klinkenborg will facilitate two classes on suicide: November 9th and 16th,10:00-11:30 a.m. 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 and suicide… Continue reading A Safe Space for Starting Conversations About Suicide and Its Prevention
Sunday with Sondheim
In case you haven’t heard, the fabulous Whitlocks are moving
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
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?