A Perfect Stranger
If you listen to NCF music, you’ve heard Asha’s voice, leading us in song. She is a gift to our community, and I am delighted that she agreed to share
Read MoreAuthor: Renée Antrosio
showing up
I stumbled into becoming a member of the Ministerial Alliance; I wasn’t intending to join anything. I thought it was an open meeting (pre-pandemic,) and that I had been invited. I
Read Moresparkle joy
I didn’t feel it right away. The morning was dreary. But warm. Tired of the same sweaters in endless rotation, I realized I could choose differently. Mardi Gras! Sparkling sequins
Read More“Listen”
One aspect of being a pastor that I love is when people are particularly moved by a poem or article, they share that experience with me. Lee Ann is always
Read Moretrue religion
I’ve been thinking about the one thing. Like, how would we describe New Covenant in one phrase? You– from whatever vantage point you have- how would you define the commonality
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To say that The NY Times article made me angry is inaccurate. I simply disagree, strongly, with the conclusion. Even though much of what Anglican Church priest Tish Harrison Warren
Read MoreThe Law (of Love)
When News-Gazette editor Jeff D’Alessio emailed pastors about the role of the church in helping solve the local gun violence problem, I didn’t respond. I am not gifted with any
Read MoreCommunication 2.0
How does God speak to us? And how do we hear? Ron’s teaching prompted this discussion in the “post-service” Noon Zoom, and I found folks’ answers intriguing and encouraging. Rarely,
Read Morein this time
There are six more weeks of Ordinary Time before Lent begins, and still I find myself anticipating. As I was looking ahead, Gale Walden sent me her poem, Ash Wednesday.
Read Morepay it forward
Who composed the songs we love to sing on Sunday mornings? Sometimes, there’s an easy answer. Churches pay a fee to Christian Copyright License International (CCLI); we log which songs
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