by Karen | Jun 10, 2022 | Reflections
Ed Happ wrote a beautiful poem about our Pentecost service on Sunday and was willing to share it with us all. Thank you, Ed.There is no rain in the forecast but the clouds say otherwise the breeze rustles with intent, I would think not if, but when. The young boy...
by Karen | Apr 26, 2022 | Reflections
A clergy friend has told me that there are many people who don’t know where the phrase “doubting Thomas” comes from. They assume that it’s associated with some well-known Thomas, like Thomas Jefferson, or Thomas Edison – or, for those with children or grandchildren,...
by Knut Hill | Nov 4, 2021 | Reflections
On September 26th, Rev. Maryjane recognized our wonderful staff with this special prayer during our Sunday service. We appreciate their many efforts, and continue to pray for them during our transition. “Loving God, in your love for us, you sent your Son to be...
by Karen | Jun 19, 2021 | Reflections
In my student-teacher days in college, back when I thought I wanted to be a teacher, I taught a lesson in an English literature class at Cass Tech, a predominantly Black high school in Detroit. The text we were studying had a reference to “40 acres and a...
by Karen | May 24, 2021 | Reflections
Lead us, we pray, in the ways of justice, mercy, and peace. Inspire us to live for all, to assist in ways open to us to alleviate the suffering of others. Amen. —Cultivating Fruitfulness, Robert Schnase
by Karen | May 17, 2021 | Reflections
Help us in our congregation “To sing a new song to the Lord,” To be created and recreated Again and again by your Holy Spirit. Amen. from Cultivating Fruitfulness by Robert Schnase
