Belonging to Each Other
Greetings, friends! It feels like it’s been a minute, as they say, since I’ve written one of these notes. I’ve appreciated timely messages from retired and current pastors Jeff, Melissa,
Read MoreAuthor: Renée Antrosio
Middle Forks
We are in the middle of the story, which is often difficult. Waiting, not knowing how it will end, at least this chapter. Individually, as a fellowship, as a community,
Read MoreJuneteenth
Is $1000 a lot, or a little, for a kid’s education savings account? Is $20,000 a lot, or a little, for a small, independent church? The Reparations Pilot Project has created
Read Morequarks, the strong force, and freedom
Physics, mathematics, and astronomy. Not my usual subjects, and not how I would expect someone to find God. Michael Guillen arrived at Christianity by another approach, through science. In Believing
Read MoreBreath Prayer
I wasn’t looking for a new way to pray. I was searching for a new way to be. The old ways- routines and ruts- were no longer working. My body,
Read MoreNothing to Fear
As a kid in Montana, camping was fun. With my sister and best friend in the forest behind our house, Peanuts the faithful collie kept us “safe” from yipping coyotes. The
Read Morecelebrate 2023
Entering 2024, we take time to reflect on what God has done among us this past year. Where have we seen God’s goodness? How have we experienced God’s faithfulness? As
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Last week someone asked me how much the solar panels on the NCF roof cost us. I remembered the meetings where we considered financing and down payments. Incentive programs were expiring
Read MoreAdvent for Peace
This Advent- as we wait, prepare, and hope- we ask God to show us “another way” to be instruments of peace, ministers of mercy, and advocates for justice. So I
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Now the promise of entering into God’s rest is still for us today. Hebrews 4:1a (TPT) I have been noticing lately how much of my identity- how I feel about
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