Empathy is generally a good thing. It allows us to feel someone else’s pain, and to understand their point of view. Social psychologists are alarmed that there has been a 40% decline in empathy from when they began their studies … Continue reading
I recently officiated a memorial service for a 16-year-old girl who took her own life. Many things may have contributed to her tragic choice, but the rejection and bullying she faced as a sexual minority certainly were major contributors. The … Continue reading
WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES WE FACE IN TODAY’S WORLD? by Roger Barkley As we seek to live and to share the Christian life, it is important to understand what our neighbors are thinking about the church and the … Continue reading
As a nation, we’ve lost a common understanding of what unites us, of what it means to be an American. We have replaced a uniting vision with rancor over what we don’t believe, and whom we don’t accept. As a society, we’ve … Continue reading
Our Lead Team has been exploring what inspires our deep commitment to this church, and what it is that we have to share with our neighbors. We’ve also been wondering how to put our congregation’s values and experiences into meaningful … Continue reading
Team Ministry is the heart of how we are organized, care for one another, grow in faith, and do our ministries together. Called by Our Spiritual Gifts, Passions and Interests We’ve all had the experience of seeing volunteers burned-out and … Continue reading