(This series is about adult with adult relationships) by Kay Klinkenborg October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A topic we seldom write about in our religious or spiritual articles. I was about 40 years old, married to an ordained minister and the first time in my life I heard a sermon from the pulpit on domestic… Continue reading Missing Sermons and Lessons: Part I of II “Why Shy and Silent About Domestic Violence?”
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Old dogs learning new tricks
New vocabulary – it can be demanding, exacting, and difficult! When I was a kid, I knew I wanted to be a pastor, so I paid special attention to scripture. I was good at memorizing passages. In college, I continued that trend as a religion major. Then there was an internship and then seminary. Halfway through… Continue reading Old dogs learning new tricks
To Tell the Truth
It’s More Than Just a Game Show by Rev. Dave Klingensmith, Church of the Palms UCC I have always enjoyed the game show “To Tell the Truth.” I’ve seen it through several different versions, even was at a taping in NYC once. It has always been fun for me to try to decide, along with… Continue reading To Tell the Truth
Mod(erator) Squad: WE are family ♪♫
Greetings from the Moderators, We are using our space in the Palm Leaf this month to write you a personal letter. We want to share with each of you some of our thoughts and feelings about the joy and happiness we have experienced in our moderator roles. We started the year with some apprehension about… Continue reading Mod(erator) Squad: WE are family ♪♫
World Communion Sunday: October 3, 2021
Each year, Christians around the world mark the first Sunday in October by coming together for communion. This year, World Communion Sunday falls on October 3. And, as described in Luke 13:29, “The people will come from east and west, from north and south, and will eat at the table of God.” What are your… Continue reading World Communion Sunday: October 3, 2021
The dedication of our new organ!
Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 3 pm All are welcome to attend this dedication concert showcasing the lush and resonant tones of the church’s new, ultramodern organ. The free concert features organ performances by Dr. Jason Farris, director of music at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains, VA. Dr. Farris will offer a varied program… Continue reading The dedication of our new organ!
Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you for being the church, the palms of Jesus right here, right now. In your words and deeds, you are making a radical difference in the lives of people. British author, G.K. Chesterton, as his days were coming to an end, decided to write his autobiography. What made it so unique was that in… Continue reading Thank you.
Our nation needs more than a number
In fall 2020, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act was passed by Congress establishing 988 as a three-digit nationwide mental health and suicidal crisis number to be available in communities by July 2022. The implementation of 988 will involve making sure appropriate resources, funding, staffing and infrastructure are in place for a successful rollout across… Continue reading Our nation needs more than a number
Making lists, crossing things off
I love making lists, especially to-do lists. Making lists keeps me on track and moving in the right direction. I had a seminary professor that told us to put even the most mundane things on a to-do list. Why? The psychological high it gives when crossing off those items on the list! I also love… Continue reading Making lists, crossing things off
Can spirituality or religion decrease or even prevent depression?
by Kay Klinkenborg, Church of the Palms UCC; Spiritual Director; Retired: RN, LMFT, Clinical Member AAMFT A burst of joy went off inside me as I read of research by Dr. Lisa Miller, PhD that has clinical documentation revealing depression is avoided and certainly significantly reduced in persons that recorded a high connection to religion… Continue reading Can spirituality or religion decrease or even prevent depression?