a Sound Mind
As we continue to learn, we lean on Jesus’ example in scripture of how to see with eyes of love, especially the marginalized and disempowered of our society. Jeff Trask
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Part of the Equity Equation
New Covenant Fellowship has been richly blessed by members of our community with disabilities. We are grateful for God’s work through their presence and contributions to our body. -Renée In
Read Morerich toward God
Some of us are one rent payment away from eviction. Some of us are receiving Illinois property tax rebates. Some of us are selecting Medicare supplemental insurance, while others are
Read Moreperspectives
I stumbled upon Amy-Jill Levine years ago at the public library after a church service where Ron had, for the third time, asked for volunteers to lead new small groups.
Read MoreGod’s Plan for Reparations
We acknowledge that slavery and on-going institutionalized racism have kept African Americans from justly benefiting from their contributions to the US economy, resulting in an unjust Black-White gap in opportunity,
Read More“O, Fatherland”
Our tireless and prolific poet, Vern Fein, shares a timely verse that dovetails with the Auschwitz Art Exhibit displayed in our sanctuary. And he highly recommends the movie :). May
Read Moreteammates
Talent scout. Recruiter. General Manager. Sometimes I conceptualize my role with sports’ analogies. I think in terms of a team. Who works well together? Which combinations allow people’s gifts to
Read Morethe art of education
“Where is the installation now?” I ask artists, still surprised by variations on the same answer. “Storage. Boxes. My garage.” Large pieces, collections, thesis final projects. After the initial show, finding
Read Morelyrics, language, and love
I deeply appreciate the time, prayer, and work that goes into choosing songs that express the themes of teaching in ways that facilitate worship. I learned a lot from Barbara Linder during
Read Moreputting ourselves out there
Posting a few fliers seems like a small thing, just to let people know who and where we are. But it prompts the periodic question of identity. Who would like
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