May 30, 2010 “For Those Who Gave So Much”
We honor those who have gone before us. Their memory must not be tossed aside and forgotten. We gather to recall those who served this church, and to broaden our respect to all who served with dignity and truth.
May 23, 2010 “Who Owns the Church”
Often the question comes up concerning the “ownership” of a church. Is it a governing body, such as a Board, or the minister, or the collective members of the congregation? Just who does “own” a church?
May 9, 2010 “The Love of Separation”
Love binds one to another. Yet, in our lives, we are given the opportunity to test our love through separation. This is what parents, particularly mothers, do, and we honor that with this Mothers Day service.
Apr 25, 2010 “Purposeful Expectations”
We have many expectations in our lives, both personal and institutional. In this moment of church life transition, how will each respond personally and as a member of the church?
Apr 11, 2010 “The Grounding of Ethics”
The binding of a religious community requires some form of behavioral grounding. Our covenants offer to us a means of ethical behavior that may be grounded in values and morals.
Apr 4, 2010 “Just Who Was Resurrected?”
There really is more to Easter than just doctrine and dogma. There is a way of understanding the Easter “event” as a continual unfolding of lifting hope out of despair.
Mar 28, 2010 “Taking Into Account”
Responsibility entails many aspects of our lives. We are responsible for this church, each other and ourselves. We are responsible for responding to those changes that occur around us and in our lives, as well as the responsibility for sustaining right relationships.
Mar 14, 2010 “Unconditional Happiness”
The “Pursuit of Happiness” was one of the conditions spelled out in the Declaration of Independence. Does this mean we have a “civil right” to happiness, and if so, what would that look like?
Mar 07, 2010 “Cheers!”
The children’s service project is making greeting cards to be sent to church members who need to be cheered up. Each of us has our own need to be cheered up, too. What role does the church community play in that need.
Feb 28, 2010 “Pushing Normal”
In our society, some people are pushed into being not “normal.” In what way can we push the boundaries as to what constitutes “normal?”