Java and Jesus -October 3

This week’s essay to be discussed in Java and Jesus is Ignorance is Not Bliss by Susan Brook Thistlewaite.  She’s part of a panel of writers for the Washington Post’s websection, “ON FAITH.”  Her essay is in response to a recent series of stories about religious ignorance from the Pew Research Center.

Pictures from September 28

Excavation near Gilbert Entrance - in hopes of solving our water problems.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Remodeling continues.  Today there are carpenters framing our main bathroom area and the new unisex bathroom area.  Excavators are digging on the west side of the building in order to fix water problems on that side of the building.  The organ was dismantled and will be moved out of the sanctuary [...]

When Loved Ones Disappoint Us

Preached by Winton Boyd on Sunday, September 26 If you love somebody, then that means you need somebody, If you need somebody, That’s what makes you weak If you know your weak, and you know you need someone Oh it’s a funny thing, that’s what makes you strong So begins the folk song by Jesse [...]

Strangers in the Land: Immigration

Preached by Winton Boyd on Sunday, September 19, 2010 Second in a series: Living Life Lightly, Not Tightly: Stories of Faith Amidst Chaos. I know the corner on County Road 3, and when the day labor vans come, I know how to say thank you and please. I know they think I’m stealing my pay, [...]

September 19 pictures

These aren't permanent, but they are pretty important while our bathrooms are being remodeled!