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Book Donations Needed
posted on Apr 18, 2023 As the weather warms up, more foot traffic passes our Little Free Library of Love and there is a higher turn over of books. If you have books that are ready to be passed on, in a condition that you would want to read, come place them on our shelv...
Read MoreBaseball, Thomas, and Not Getting It, yet.
posted on Apr 18, 2023 Easter 2 RCL-A, April 16, 2023 I once was a college baseball stadium sound volunteer. There were no other volunteers, the sound director made it up for this baseball-loving pastor. I got to park my car right by the staff entrance, go to all t...
Read MoreEaster Vigil Sermon
posted on Apr 13, 2023 When we were growing up, there was a gargantuan playground near us. This playground had all kinds of attractions: sports fields, athletic arenas, tunnels under buildings which we would explore. Science laboratories and exhibits and even a theater...
Read MoreI Thought I Knew
posted on Apr 12, 2023 Easter, April 9, 2023 You have likely heard the line, vastly misattributed to Mark Twain, that 'the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.' (Mr. Twain is quoting someone else.) Is not the fairest statement. Yes, many days ...
Read MoreBecoming What We Receive
posted on Apr 12, 2023 Maundy Thursday, April 8, 2023
There are tables we come to out of obligation. There are tables we sit down at in a state of absolute hunger. There are tables we gather at which are so everyday that we hardly notice them. On each table is spre...
Read MoreCannot Leave It Out
posted on Apr 3, 2023 Palm Sunday 2023, RCL A, April 2, 2023 Each time we share the 7-Day creation story in Godly Play, we lay out cards for each of the seven days. And we ask, can we leave any of these days out? And after a bit of wondering, the reply is always, ...
Read MoreVestry Day
posted on Mar 27, 2023 On Saturday, March 25th, Vestry gathered for a focus day at Holy Apostles. The Rev. Canon Kird Berlenbach, Canon for Growth and Support, led our parish leaders through reflection and learning. Good seeds were planted for what's next in the life a...
Read MoreCalamity Happens
posted on Mar 27, 2023 March 26, 2023 RCL Lent 5A It says valley of dry bones. I don't see bones in my minds eye. In the imagination of my heart, it is a valley of decimated, burnt out, fallen, rotted trees. A bleakness as if the tree of life itself had been sl...
Read MoreEaster Offering
posted on Mar 22, 2023 Every week you hear and see the difference that CCRP makes with sacred depth and ancient practices and thoughtful compassion. As part of the worldwide Anglican tradition, whether it be learning, worship, or service, we offer this neighborhood (a...
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