A few weeks ago I ventured to San Francisco to share in the annual UNCO (short for “Unconference”) WEST—an open space gathering for people to think more deeply about being and doing Church. There are no “talking heads” and the only “experts” in the room are those gathered. It’s a wonderful gathering to listen and … Continue reading “VLOG: S2E5 an UNCO THANKSGIVING”
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Prayer of Thanksgiving
I haven’t posted anything the past couple of weeks, since the election. I have been listening to people’s reactions and trying to process what happened and what it might mean for our nation and world. Each year our local Tempe Interfaith Fellowship hosts an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. It is an amazing service, and a highlight … Continue reading “Prayer of Thanksgiving”
Take the leap!
We are on a precipice. We may have been standing there for nearly 500 years, or maybe only 100 years, but on a precipice we stand. We do not know what lies beyond in what looks like a deep dark chasm below—it may be a jagged cliff with a solid rock floor, or it may be … Continue reading “Take the leap!”
BlogPost: Values of Christian Faith
Many have debated the focus of Christian faith. Some have suggested the entire focus on “belief” in the One God of the Universe, uniquely revealed in and through Jesus from Nazareth. Others have suggested the focus is on “behaving” a certain way in the world: love God and love your neighbor as your self. Yet, … Continue reading “BlogPost: Values of Christian Faith”
BlogPost: Sabbath Retreat
I’m lucky. As a pastor, part of my job is sitting and contemplating. Yes, the “To Do” list gets longer every day. For every three things I finally check off, six more get put on. But in the midst of the endless tasks of ministry, I’ve made a point of stopping, breathing, and just reflecting … Continue reading “BlogPost: Sabbath Retreat”