That’s what we’re all doing, this Advent and always! (This will be a bit of theme for us in coming weeks, on the heels of Sarah’s great sermon last week. Know that at Eden we’re committed to deepening in grace and truth about this, and in Christ-like compassion for one another and this world. That’s…
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as we begin a set of weeks of holiday gatherings and experiences in our homes, in nature, at church. I know some will be deeply moving, enriching and connecting. Some may bring relief and bolster hope. Some gatherings or moments alone may be extremely lonely, difficult or…
It will be a couple weeks before this familiar passage from Isaiah is refreshed for our conscious attention, but it has been powerfully on my mind this week. Why? Maybe because many of the churches in our tradition and others close to it observe “Christ the King” Sunday this week. Sensitive to the possible mis-use…
It’s been a “rich” week – demanding, sad, grace-filled, BUSY, hope-filled. Connected and connecting. In this moment I am most centered on gratitude. Grateful in the moment for volunteers MIke and Nora Edens and Linda Stirk for getting our annual appeal mailing together, and the amazing Erin for help with design. President Ed and I…
Click HERE for a special Music for Meditation, a virtual choir singing this hymn so appropriate to the intentions we share this week.___________________________________________________________________ For all the saints, who from their labor rest… Join us Sunday for our special “Totenfest” Service of Remembrance at 10 am, both in-person and via Zoom. It’s not too late to…
I’m not saying HOT DOGS are sin, exactly… Let’s enjoy the iconic amazing place and take in their generosity this weekend! A special invite to join me for my annual hot dog on Saturday at noon:) But as for Sunday… let’s prepare to remember (or learn for the first time) a couple stories that reveal…
A colleague with whom I labor closely teases me sometimes that I am like a whirlwind. I get what he means, given my plate and pace, but I usually smile and remind him “Deep, deep, deep, deep down I am calm:))” Well, I am human so some days that’s more true than others. For sure, I…
We need it, we long for it, we pray for it. This Sunday, we’ll grapple with a hard Biblical story (there are a lot of them). Abraham’s near-sacrifice of son Isaac, upon hearing the “guidance” of God to do so. What does discerning God’s guidance mean? How could he have done that? Was it really…
Also, God uses them all for Divine purposes of encouragement, guidance and spiritual growth that glorifies the Holy and reveals the Love of Christ. That’s why so many churches include a “Blessing of the Animals” in their services or outreach. A few folks thought this seemed like a good idea. Amanda and Debi were willing…
Got caught up a bit on neglected gardens. Began planning for a memorial service to be held this Fall. Enjoyed watching Renaissance team love on our building. In a few minutes I will be giving a tour of Eden to one of our longest and best friends, Craig, visiting from Seattle. He’s one of my ministry mentors,…
