A Boydseye View

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On Maundy Thursday(April 1), 16 of us Wisconsinites gathered in the chapel on the grounds of the Retreat Center Sagrado in El Salvador for a service of sharing and communion. It was quiet and tame compared to the previous Sunday’s palm procession our joint team from ORUCC and First United Methodist had witnessed in the [...]

“Breathtaking- Spirit Breath”

Preached by Winton Boyd on Sunday, April 11, 2010 Like many of you, when we were looking at the house that became our home, there was one feature that leapt out for us, that moved that house from “mmm?” to “aaah! This is it.” In our case, it was our screen porch jutting out of [...]

Bearing Witness Even when we are Afraid

Preached by Winton Boyd on Sunday, April 4 (Easter Sunday) Throughout Lent this year, we have explored the power of testimony; the power of giving witness to the grace of God in our lives – in the face of doubt, with not just our words but our hands and bodies as well, when we are [...]

We Join Creation in Giving Praise

Preached by Ken Pennings on March 28, 2010 (Palm Sunday) Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan have written a wonderful book called The Last Week. They begin their account of Jesus’ last six days with a colorful portrayal of what we are celebrating today. They describe “the triumphal entry” of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, [...]

Easter 2010 – Giving Voice Even When We’re Afraid

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Preached by Winton Boyd on Sunday, April 4, 2010 Throughout Lent this year, we have explored the power of testimony; the power of giving witness to the grace of God in our lives – in the face of doubt, with not just our words but our hands and bodies as well, when we are misunderstood, [...]