It’s an exciting time to be the church! Watching paint dry. Congregational meetings. Some sermons…okay…many sermons! Boring, boring, boring! That can often be the case – but not this time! For quite some time, our former moderator, Judy Jondahl, has led a group of dedicated church folks on redoing and updating our church’s constitution and bylaws (CaB).… Continue reading What’s more exciting: congregational meetings or watching paint dry?
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2021–2022 Music Season
Rehearsals for our Sanctuary Choir and Good Vibrations Handbell Choir will begin Thursday, September 2, 2021. If you have been thinking about joining either or both, please come on down! Invite a friend or two! The only requirements to join Sanctuary Choir are that you love to sing, make a joyful noise, and have fun!… Continue reading 2021–2022 Music Season
Church of the Palms “Computer Library” is Here: Home Participation Now Available
The Church of the Palms is stepping solidly into the future of being “the church” to those who cannot physically be present for classes, events or worship. Ten Hewlett Packard Chromebook computers have been purchased through a grant to enable anyone to participate who doesn’t have access to Internet or cellphone. The new “hybrid” church… Continue reading Church of the Palms “Computer Library” is Here: Home Participation Now Available
Keep Moving
As my college class was graduating, it was a hot and sunny day. It was a proud moment as I walked across the platform and received my diploma in front of family and friends; there was a flood of emotions filling my heart, mind, and soul. As I was handed a diploma, I shook the… Continue reading Keep Moving
Self care and personal wellness for caregivers
On this, our final installment of “Let’s Talk About Caregiving” (at least for now), we wanted to offer some Tools2Thrive for those who are caregivers…and those who may want to prepare in the event that you must step into that role in the future. Selfcare and personal wellness are so important when in the role… Continue reading Self care and personal wellness for caregivers
How do you find balance in your life?
My life needs balance: brains, heart, and courage. Like a three-legged stool when I lean into all three of them, they become pillars of strength to carry my physical, emotional, and spiritual weight through the tough moments of life. If I don’t utilize one of the three or if I depend upon one or two more than… Continue reading How do you find balance in your life?
Not Again…What Do We Do Now?
by Kay Klinkenborg Disappointed, angry, frustrated, discouraged, maybe even despair. Here we are again with COVID cases rising. We set our hopes and dreams on a different outcome and projected what our future for 2021 would hold. But maybe, just maybe that is what creates our pain, of not accepting ‘reality’ as it is. We… Continue reading Not Again…What Do We Do Now?
What happens when we die?
What happens when we die? Do we face a great tribunal? Is God a trial judge over our life’s journey? Here’s a confession: I believe God is more merciful than we can imagine – despite the realities of how we treat one another. I believe God will welcome us with open arms. Now, having said… Continue reading What happens when we die?
Tips and Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
This week in our “Let’s Talk About Caregiving” series, we offer some information regarding Alzheimer’s Disease. Did you know that there are nearly 15 million family members, friends, and neighbors who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease? Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Whether you or a family member has… Continue reading Tips and Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Three steps forward and two steps back!
Three steps forward and two steps back! That’s a phrase I have used throughout my life when describing situations that don’t seem to be going in the direction in which I want. It is as if we literally have taken three steps and then have to go backwards. Going backwards seems so hard after these… Continue reading Three steps forward and two steps back!