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A Season for Every Matter Under Heaven: Embracing the Rhythms of Change

In our progressive faith community, the call to social justice is a constant, beating heart. Yet, as the ancient wisdom reminds us, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Understanding this rhythm is not a retreat from action, but a deeper commitment to sustainable, effective change.… Continue reading A Season for Every Matter Under Heaven: Embracing the Rhythms of Change

I have a confession to make.

I have a bittersweet, love-hate relationship with election years. I am excited, depressed, happy, and disgusted all at the same time! I cherish the right to vote and that others have that right as well. But, I hate the tension within families, friends, and churches. What I like: What I don’t like: As we move… Continue reading I have a confession to make.

For All the Saints

I’ve been grieving a lot recently. For at least the last couple years, as I have seen my mom slowly decline, I have been grieving. These last few months I have been deeply entrenched in grief. Her situation was clearly not where she wanted to be – she was too dead to be alive and… Continue reading For All the Saints

Property Clean-up Day

Our Men’s group is sponsoring a Property Clean-Up for Thursday, October 19th, starting at 8 am and going until they tire out! If you’d like to help out, (you don’t need any special skills or even be a guy!), come and join us! Contact John Durbin or Pastor Paul for more details.Bring rakes, shovels, gloves,… Continue reading Property Clean-up Day

9 truths and 1 lie about my employment history

What kind of jobs have you labored at during your lifetime? Did you have a favorite one? I’ve done a lot of different jobs in my life. Here’s a list of nine truths about my employment history and one lie. Can you guess which one is the lie? Youth MinisterProfessional Basketball PlayerFactory WorkerSheet Metal FabricatorLawn MowingSubstitute… Continue reading 9 truths and 1 lie about my employment history

In Solidarity: Antiracism Virtual Workshop

Friday, January 14 – Saturday, January 15 Deacon Joan Crawford is providing an online opportunity, “In Solidarity: Antiracism Virtual Workshop” sponsored by the ECC Truth & Reconciliation Commission. A freewill offering based on a sliding scale of $10 to $40 per person is suggested. A portion will be contributed to the ECC and the Arizona… Continue reading In Solidarity: Antiracism Virtual Workshop

Missing Sermons and Lessons: Part I of II “Why Shy and Silent About Domestic Violence?”

(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?”