“I dwell in possibility.” ~ Emily Dickinson Happy New Year! My hope is that you had some time to enjoy the holidays, reflect on the past year, and look to the new one. This month our spiritual theme is “Imagination.” The Worship Arts Team offered a beautiful service on the theme last Sunday. If you […]
Joy to the World!
In addition to a bunch of holiday and holy days, this month also marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. (Just in case you are looking for another reason to celebrate something.) One of Beethoven’s most cherished pieces is the final movement of his Ninth Symphony, titled “Ode to Joy.” Since its premier in Vienna […]
Christmas in Whoville
by Sara Lewis This is a very different feeling Christmas, for me. Without parties, without parades, without quite as much rushing around. In some ways it feels nice, and in others it’s … odd. It makes me think of Christmas in Whoville. When the Grinch looks down at Whoville, he dreads the coming of Christmas. […]
Tech Tips Roundup for Making Distanced Holidays Easier
As we all know, this holiday season is looking different for many or most of us as we figure out how to celebrate with one another remotely. Luckily, there are many tools and tricks to help us navigate our many virtual options and find ways of connecting right now. In addition to Sara’s suggestions from […]
Holiday Spirit
I’m writing this on Wednesday evening after a wonderful meeting with the Worship Arts Team. This Team is working hard to craft meaningful worship for the weeks ahead, through the holiday season into the new year. As we checked in with each other, one of the Team members asked, “Does it feel like the week […]
