November 1 is All Saints’ Day. It comes the day after Halloween. In the liturgical church tradition it is celebrated the Sunday following Halloween – so this coming Sunday, November 6. In churches that celebrate All Saints’ Day, the names of those who have died in the past year are read aloud during the communion… Continue reading Saints
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Pruning
We’ve got 5 very large Rose of Sharon trees/bushes on the south side of our house. Two years ago we cut them back a little, but nothing major. This year, however, every time I come back from taking Denali on a walk, I see those bushes and cringe. They are out of control. Just looking… Continue reading Pruning
Known and Unknown
About twenty years ago I preached my first sermon. It was senior Sunday. I was 17 years old. I stood up in the sanctuary with brick walls that were somehow very warm and inviting. I stood in front of people who were my family – people who loved and supported me, people who welcomed me… Continue reading Known and Unknown