Providing Shelter, a Thanksgiving offering
Each November we collect a special offering as an expression of gratitude to share our bounty with those in need. This year, our gifts will go to support shelter for
Read MoreAuthor: NCF Office
A Call to Fast
“If not now, when?” says the sticker by my sink. In today’s note, Vern Fein encourages us to fast and pray for our nation this week before the election. What
Read MoreWelcoming Week: Making Immigrant Inclusion a Reality
This week we hear from Carolyn Vance on her involvement in the New American Welcome Center’s Welcoming Week and their goal to make immigrant inclusion a reality. –Melissa Logsdon, NCF
Read MoreLand Access for Black Farmers
This week we have a guest contribution from Mari Hunt Wassink of Black Earth Gardens. This writing first appeared as a letter to the editor in blackiowanews.com on May 13,
Read MoreAction over Apathy
This week’s pastor’s note comes from Jeff Trask, NCF Adjunct Pastor. In this note, Jeff addresses the recent tragedy of Sonya Massey’s murder and how we can respond with apathy
Read MoreObservations On a Serious Hobby
I appreciate Judson Chubbuck sharing the importance of hobbies for our connection with God and wholeness as created persons. May you be inspired by his insights as well. – Renée The
Read MorePowerless Fig Leaves
This week Laura Lindeman shares with us her reflections spurred from Renée’s recent teaching on “Nonviolent Atonement”. –Melissa Logsdon, NCF Associate Pastor I have always had trouble parsing the violence
Read MoreBook Review: White Too Long
If you like to read, but your stack of “to read” is about to topple over OR you really can’t get through a book these days, but want to be
Read MoreA Scarlet Thread
This week’s Blog contribution comes from Judson Chubbuck. Part of the lyrics of his song say, “but eyes of faith, can perceive, That through our lives this thread can weave,
Read MoreWords to Deeds
And God SAID, “Let there be light”, and there was light. Genesis 1:3 God spoke things into existence 11 times in Genesis chapter 1: the heavens, the earth, day, night,
Read More