SATURDAY
As we journey through Holy Week together, poetry expresses the intensity of emotions and articulates the confusion of triumphant parades paired with shocking betrayal. May Vern Fein’s poem below speak to
Read MorePassover Seder, Palms, and the Third Word
Two weeks ago, Rabbi Alan Cook wrote to members of the Interfaith Alliance: Dear Friends, Passover will be here in about a month. Ramadan, Ostara, and Easter are also on
Read Morelook up
I’ve been reading a bit about the science of awe, the effect of shocking beauty beyond ourselves, how it orients us to our place in the universe. Judson Chubbuck reflects
Read Morewhen to harvest
In the spring of 2020, I planted an asparagus bed. That was a questionable move. My soil is wrong, and I only kinda-sorta followed the meticulous instructions for preparing the
Read MoreA 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 Moreshowing 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
Read Morewhere the Lord dwells
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
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