Formation | Youth
Transforming the silence at Camp Cross
A few feet of snow, a chilling breeze, absolute silence . . . . Hiking into Camp Cross last February to shovel snow off the pontoon boat, Camp’s beauty seemed isolated, singular, and alone. Months later, walking through a camp settling into the quiet of fall, I cannot help but feel behind it the vibrancy [...]
Congregational Development
Deep sense of thanksgiving nurtures our generosity
If the only prayer you say in your life is ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.
-Meister Eckhart
Like many of you, I will be filling out at least one pledge card this fall during what we’ve come to know as “stewardship season.” That’s the time in the fall when most churches, planning and budgeting for the coming [...]
Bishop's Notes
Gospel opens door to world around us
As a standby passenger called to board at the last minute, I rushed into the cabin of the plane, the attendant almost closing the door on my backside. Breathless, I found my seat and collapsed into it. Before I could regain any semblance of composure the lady beside me smiled and thanked me for being [...]
