Bob Dylan and the Parable of Showing Mercy
I grew up listening to Bob Dylan on 8-track tapes in our Chevy station wagon as we crisscrossed Montana to attend every Noxon HS basketball game, lulled to sleep by
Read MoreThe cross as a visual symbol (one you won’t see in our sanctuary)
Recently commissioned co-pastor Renée Antrosio and Pastor Emeritus Ron Simkins dialogue on images of Jesus and absence of crosses in the New Covenant Fellowship sanctuary. Renée: There are so many
Read MoreSeeing God more clearly through the Gospel of John
Last Sunday Renée wrapped up NCF’s eight-month teaching series on the Gospel of John. All of our teaching series have been sparked by some personal element, but I have to admit our
Read MoreWhy We Tell Stories
Stories are powerful. During Summer Small Groups this year and last we’ve shared stories that span the ages of our lives and bridge the spaces between us. Hearing a new
Read MoreLooking Back, Looking Ahead
The notion of “plateaus” in life came up in some of the story-telling that took place in our 2015 Summer Small Groups – those moments in life when we can
Read MoreWhat I was going to say…
If you were in service this past Sunday, you are already aware that I was dealing with a pretty severe episode of depression over the weekend that prevented me from
Read MoreSacraments and Stories
As you already know if you’ve been around the past few weeks, we’re spending Sunday mornings leading up to Advent discussing the various practices that act as “foundations” for our fellowship (similar
Read MoreSabbath
As the end of my first year on staff at New Covenant approaches, I have been reflecting on the routines and habits that I have developed during this time. Many
Read MoreGiving
Since we recently introduced an online giving option, it seemed appropriate to take a moment to reflect on our overall approach to giving at NCF: If you’ve been around
Read MoreHelp!
On the tables at the back of our sanctuary, there are small baskets alongside the communion trays and offering boxes that are simply labeled “Prayers”. Each week after service, when
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