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Faith Engaging Science

January 25, 2008 By

Faith Engaging Science From John Thomas, UCC President I am pleased to send to you an advance copy of our Pastoral Letter on Faith Engaging Science and Technology – A New Voice Arising . This is the result of a collaboration with the Science and Technology Network of the UCC. Dr. Ron Cole-Turner was the [...]

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Standing in awe

January 13, 2008 By

In his book, Velvet Elvis (Zondervan, 2005) Rob Bell, pastor and author writes about one of the first times he felt truly in awe of God. “I remember surfing Trestles, the legendary beach between Los Angeles and San Diego – for the first time. I paddled out on a gorgeous day, and as I sat [...]

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Are we all to be Monks or Nuns?

January 13, 2008 By

Preached by Winton Boyd on January 13th, 2008 1 John 2:15-17 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world; 16 for all that is in the world–the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride [...]

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Seasonal Retreats – Winter

January 10, 2008 By

Our first retreat was held on Saturday, January 12th using the theme of “winter.” This writing by Parker Palmer helped guided our reflections and journaling “Winter” by Parker Palmer Our next retreat will be centered around the season of “spring” – on April 12th from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Childcare will be provided, as will lunch.  [...]

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The Life of our Light

January 10, 2008 By
Mobius Strip

Preached by Winton Boyd on Sunday, January 6th, 2008 Text: Isaiah 60:1-6 Our text today comes from ancient Israel, from that time when the community of returned exiles struggled to believe that God was still working in their midst. Earlier promises, spoken while in exile, pointed to a great future for God’s people. They had, [...]

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