“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation…” is the beginning of one of the most famous American speeches ever written. America is built on the power of dreams. Yet these dreams often are only fulfilled partially, in fragments, or not at all. They’re complete fulfillment seems … Continue reading “Impossible Dreams”
“Better the devil you know, than the angel you don’t.” This is a quote from Hama Tuma, the Ethiopian poet and writer. I give a similar response when people ask me about knowing God. I usually tell people: knowing ourselves is better. How do we use what is familiar to enter what is possible? Come … Continue reading “Allowing Possibility”
Time capsules are used to preserve current thoughts, hopes, and messages for future generations. Typically they are buried, and stamped with a date to uncover after the participants are elderly or deceased, to pass on a perspective of life to a yet unknown future generation. What would you put in your time capsule? Join us … Continue reading “Every Generation is a Possibility”
As I first arrived in North Dakota at Standing Rock reservation, one of the first questions I was asked was: Where did you come from? I thought it was a straight forward question, so I answered with a straight response, listing the place I was currently living: Tulsa, OK. Then I was given gentle clarification … Continue reading “Who Are My People?”
We have many reasons to celebrate and be thankful. It’s the official end of our annual pledge drive, “At the heart of transformation.” If you haven’t already, please turn in your pledge, so we can include your contribution in the number we present to the congregation. Please also arrive with a few cans of food to … Continue reading “Celebration Sunday: Remember Thanksgiving”
Memory involves more than the intellect. Our memories are comprised of a full body sensory experience that become part of us, and is communicated generation to generation with or without words. Come Sunday, to experience a multi generational service of memory through the senses.
Our mission at this church is “to build a diverse and transformative spiritual community.” As we kick off our pledge drive which runs until November 18, let’s reflect on the reality and prospect of transformation. Come Sunday, ready to engage our mission.
Some of us are still in the process of finding sanctuary. The most obvious attribute of a physical sanctuary are the frames that keep the walls and roof in place. Over time the frames may need replacing due to age and rot. As we incorporate new frames, which foundation do we place them on? Come … Continue reading “New Frames”
Violence is endemic to our culture. It is perpetuated in innumerable ways toward various groups of people each and every day. Yet most individuals are disturbed and saddened by this fact. How do we free ourselves from violence? Come Sunday, as we reflect on the role of sanctuary.
On the road to Damascus, Saul experiences a temporary loss of vision that leads to a completely new way of living. Often the first step toward transformation is disillusionment. We experience disorientation the ways that we’ve usually been oriented to the world, and we recognize it’s time for a change. How can we creatively engage … Continue reading “Loss of Vision”
