It is pretty common for people to get the Pilgrims and the Puritans mixed up. Since the United Church of Christ traces its history through both of… Read more “Pilgrims and Puritans”

I don’t think it is any secret that I am a progressive person.  My theology, my politics, and my hopes for the future all lean to the… Read more “Cancelling People”

As we intentionally build a strong future for our church, it is also important to look back and appreciate where we have been. Last month I began… Read more “Same Church, Different Buildings”

Halloween has changed over the years, I think.  When I was growing up it was pretty tame holiday with games and fun, benign costumes like bedsheet ghosts… Read more “Halloween”

What Do You Believe? “There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.”—Dame Freya Stark I love this… Read more “What Do You Believe?”

Are you an evangelist?  (I can almost hear your answer!) “Of course not!  I’ve seen evangelists on TV and I want no part of them!  That’s not… Read more “Me?  An Evangelist? Nah!”

What gets you up in the morning?  Maybe you need to get to work or to school.  Maybe you have an appointment.  Maybe you have responsibilities to… Read more “A Better You”