5 Jul 2018
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Statement of Faith: Who is God?
By: Andrew Cone Andrew Cone was part of the group of confirmands this year. As part of their commitment to the church, each of our youth in this confirmation class was asked to write a statement of faith. Several confirmands shared...
28 Jun 2018
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Tending Roses
By: Diana Shellenberger After living in this house for 18 years, only today I discovered this pink rose bush. Because it’s located within a tangle of red rose bushes along the south side of the house, I might be forgiven for not...
21 Jun 2018
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Feeling Overwhelmed
By: Kajsa Teitelbaum I tend to think of myself as a rather positive person, with a bright outlook on life and the future; however, lately, I have been struggling with keeping that attitude. There is simply too much conflict, evil, and...
6 Jun 2018
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A New View
By: Carolyn Gard I sit in the front row of the choir, which gives me a great view. If I look to the left, I can see the congregation and check up on who’s there. To the right, I get a close-up of the flowers, the parament, and the...
30 May 2018
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Let the Little Children Come to Me
By: Nancy Wade Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 The Kindergarteners of First Cong taught me much during the past six...
18 May 2018
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Call and Response
By: Betsy Barrett This piece begins with my journaling, then becomes what I call “God Writing” … when I write to God and God responds. The sun is shining down on me. My face feels warm and I love sitting with my pen moving...
16 May 2018
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Power of the Tongue
By: Pedro Silva For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord...
25 Apr 2018
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Love ‘Em Anyway
By: Hilde Raastad Hilde Raastad is a native of Oslo, Norway. She worked as an ordained minister and has been an LGBTQ activist in many European countries. Hilde is a member of the Wednesday memoir writing group at First Cong....
25 Apr 2018
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All That We Need
By: Eli McCutchen Matthew 6:25-30: Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds...