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 MorePeace in Relationships
Today we hear from Ron Simkins in the 7th installment of his series on “Right Relationships.” Ron shares how peace, God’s total Shalom, is intended to be felt at all
Read MoreTaste and See: A Deeper Look
My brother recently asked me how long it takes to prepare for a sermon. I tried to give him an exact amount of time–maybe 4 hours? I’m never quite sure
Read MoreLand Access for Black Farmers
This week we have a guest contribution from Mari Hunt Wassink of Black Earth Gardens. This writing first appeared as a letter to the editor in blackiowanews.com on May 13,
Read MoreAction over Apathy
This week’s pastor’s note comes from Jeff Trask, NCF Adjunct Pastor. In this note, Jeff addresses the recent tragedy of Sonya Massey’s murder and how we can respond with apathy
Read MoreTrust, Positive Expectation, & Love
This is installment #6 in the RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS series from Ron Simkins. Enjoy! TRUST, POSITIVE EXPECTATION, & LOVE If I were to begin this series again, this essay would be
Read MoreFed with Justice
This morning I got up reflecting on the value of the Revised Lectionary as a resource for reading the Bible. I didn’t grow up in a church that used the
Read MoreObservations On a Serious Hobby
I appreciate Judson Chubbuck sharing the importance of hobbies for our connection with God and wholeness as created persons. May you be inspired by his insights as well. – Renée The
Read MoreMiddle 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 MorePowerless Fig Leaves
This week Laura Lindeman shares with us her reflections spurred from Renée’s recent teaching on “Nonviolent Atonement”. –Melissa Logsdon, NCF Associate Pastor I have always had trouble parsing the violence
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