Encouraged
Sunlight filters through the trees. Things are heating up again, a big August burst before fall. There are moments when things seem normal. But mostly not. It has been so
Read MoreOn Connection
As we try to make sense of our new reality, Paige Weston contemplates the meaning of memorial services, and how we can re-imagine the rituals that help us process the
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How do we experience Christ, and God’s care for us? Glor Franczak relays how the pandemic has affected her- managing technology and an extensive web of friends and helpers that coordinate
Read MoreOn the Bus
These times invite us to reflect on how we were raised, and the history that has formed us. In this poem, Victor Fein explores his first memories of racism, taught to
Read MoreExamining Resistance
Social workers are taught to take notice of their own feelings evoked by a client or situation. If we can step back and look at our reactions, we can better
Read MoreCondolences for Simkins
As Donna has passed on, Ron shares briefly below. He requests no flowers or further meals, but at the end gives a place to send memorials. Addresses for cards to
Read MoreRestore Point
One aspect of in-person worship that I miss most is hearing folks’ reaction to the teaching, the feedback that encouraged discussion and built relationships. Over the four years since I
Read MoreOwning It
As we who are white seek to educate ourselves and become better allies of Black Americans and people of color, Carolyn Vance shares her experience of reading “White Fragility: Why It’s
Read MoreCarried by Love
During the last ten days of Lorna Engels’ life, three dear friends accompanied her on this final journey. Theirs is a gift that is truly priceless, being the body of Christ to
Read MoreChallenged to Rise
Perhaps you remember Laura and Anders Wennstrom, or would like a personal viewpoint of NCFers who live 2 blocks from where George Floyd was murdered. Experience their family Benediction from this Sunday, and
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