Take a deep breath. Place both feet on your ground. Roll your shoulders. Relax your jaw. Light a candle if you wish. Set your space up for peace. -- God of all mercies and light, be here with us now, in this space. Our country and our world so desperately need you. We come to
I have spent ten years of my ministry career working in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also called life plan communities. These communities offer an instant neighborhood, replete with amenities for active, independent living residents. They also include higher levels of care such as rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and memory care for those residents
My favorite hospice patient died over the weekend. This patient, who I’ll call Lenora, was a spunky lady who had teal eyeshadow tattooed on her eyelids so she’d always look her best, even when confined to a hospital bed! She loved cats and watching the shopping channel on TV, and she had 11 children,
Click HERE to read Reflections for Advent, edited by FCM Member, Rev. Julia Styles.
Transition takes various forms and modes. Stories left untold. Some heartbreak, some bold Yet, all lead to similar roads Cancer found within the breast. From life of joy to one with little rest Hopes turn to fears unsuppressed. And dreams die under duress. Liver decay found out late. Desire transplant but body may not wait.
The tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis this morning has left us heartbroken and horrified. The very places we seek for safety, refuge, and fellowship - schools and churches - have once again become scenes of unimaginable violence.At FCM, we are committed to moving beyond words and toward loving action. We stand in
Sacred moments, how are these defined? Are they marked by goosebumps and hallelujahs intertwined? Are they comprised of rituals and ordinances, washing feet, baptism, and partaking of bread and wine? How do we describe a sacred moment or sacred space? What is sacred and how can I be sure when it truly takes place? Sacred;
Abraham is the Patriarch of the Jews. He was the first of his people to profess the belief in One God, Yahweh. While others worshiped many, he and his family worshiped only One. As the story goes, one day he got a visit from an Angel of the Lord telling him that he was going
Part 1: Sodom and Gomorrah There is a whole category of sex named after a biblical city that was destroyed by God. When I was a teen, the message was simple: God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of homosexuality. The church says so. The English language says so. Except… I actually read the story again
Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose Simon Peter as the rock for which the church is built on? Peter was renamed by Jesus. “Simon (who is called Peter)” (Matthew 10:2). “These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter), (Mark 3:13). Greek meaning for Peter is Rock: Πέτρος, Πέτρου,
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