A Small Grief Observed
In this week’s pastor’s note, Judson Chubbuck shares with us lessons he’s embracing in this season of grieving the death of his dog. May these lessons encourage and comfort you
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I’ll Just Say Yes
This week’s pastor’s note comes from Jeff Trask, NCF Adjunct Pastor. I especially appreciated Jeff bringing Fred Hampton’s story to us–a 20 year old who brought together unlikely alliances to
Read MorePlanting Seeds of Reparations
Sharon Chubbuck, NCF Reparations Committee member, shares how our pilot project is planting seeds of reparations in our community. To learn more about this project, see the links attached in
Read MoreEyes Lock
When I read this poem by Vern Fein, I thought it was so fitting to share as we focus on seeing the one. –Melissa Logsdon, Interim Associate Pastor EYES LOCK
Read Moretrees and songs
I appreciate our poets who articulate our experiences when words elude us. May this poem by Gale Walden, Today, speak an aspect of truth to you in this mystery. -Renée Today Here,
Read MoreBack-to-School Prayer
Between my own education and sixteen years as a K-8 counselor, I have spent much of my life in schools. The anticipation, excitement, and anxiety of a new school year
Read MoreCamino De Santiago
Gale Walden shares her journey and the helpers that attended her, a message of hope that feeds our faith.-Renée Because I asked New Covenant for prayers regarding my walking the
Read MoreBreaking News…Again
Sometimes the headlines paralyze us. What can we do? Laura Lindeman is a middle school teacher and poet, parent and friend, longtime member of NCF– bearing witness and providing presence.
Read Morea different memorial
National holidays can be difficult for many of us for a variety of reasons. How do we honor the memories of those who have served while pursuing true Shalom? How can
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