by the Rev. Tammy Martens For the last few months on Communion Sunday, we have slightly changed how we offer communion to children. We have invited the children to return from Craft/Play time and sit with their parents in the Worship Hall in order for them to take communion with their parents/caregivers. In the past, [...]
Saying Goodbye to a Dear Colleague
July 27, 2010 By
By Winton Boyd One of the unexpected joys of working in this building for the last 11 ½ years has been sharing space with Madison Mennonite Church. In particular, I’ve been touched and blessed by my friendship and working relationship with their pastor of the last 11 years, the Rev. Tonya Ramer Wenger. Tonya is [...]
Are All Religions the Same
July 27, 2010 By
Our discussion in Java and Jesus on August 1 will feature experts from the Washington Post’s “On Faith” section. The question asked was this: All religions the same? The Dalai Lama, who just celebrated his 75th birthday, often refers to the ‘oneness’ of all religions, the idea that all religions preach the same message of [...]
Why both progressive and Christian
July 20, 2010 By
July 10, 2010, by Winton Boyd Throughout the summer, we’ve been preaching on the Phoenix Affirmations, a series of affirmations for Progressive Christians articulated a few years ago by some Arizona pastors[See the sermon section of the website for more information]. The exercise has helped me clarify some of my own thoughts about living as [...]
July 20, 2010 By
Java and Jesus: July 25, 2010 Big Questions: Today’s question and responses come from the Washington Post’s “On Faith” section PDF version Immigration #1 The following question was posed by Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham Stopping illegal immigrants with immoral laws? Illegal immigrants are flouting U.S. laws, but does affluent America (or Arizona for that [...]
