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Spring 2026: “I AM: God’s holy name and promise,” a three-part Bible study by the Rev. Hannah Hawkinson
(March) Session one—Bread, vine and light: Abiding with us (John 6, 8 and 15) We begin this session by rooting and grounding ourselves in the story of Moses at the Burning Bush, learning about God’s holy name, I AM—a name that holds all of time and space, all that was...
May 2026: “Paul’s letters and yours” video supplement
Watch the video. Our world often moves at a head-spinning pace. Regardless of where you find yourself, the responsibilities of daily living may sometimes feel overwhelming. In this one-session Bible study/devotional, we will look at some of the ways Paul’s letters...
Trade winds
by Elise Seyfried “If you become a sailboat and sail away from me,” said his mother, “I will become the wind and blow you where I want you to go.” —Margaret Wise Brown, The Runaway Bunny “Head southeast!” chirps the cheery, optimistic voice of my GPS as I pull out of...
Spiritual decluttering
by Becca Ehrlich Spring is a time when the hours of daylight become longer, the weather begins to grow warmer, and we tend to have a bit more energy. Having more daylight can help us feel more hopeful and energized as we look to the future. At the start of spring,...
Patterns of war: Tracing the ways women and children are most affected
By Laura Gifford Chin trudged wearily along the wilderness trail. She was hungry, cold and terribly alone. Chin thought she had experienced the worst when the white settlers came and took her family’s home. Chin, her husband, and her three young children had set off...
Celebrating festival days with children
by Lisa Smith My kids never met a holiday they didn’t like. For them, holidays involve some combination of vacation days from school, extra time with friends and special foods. Once, shortly after Easter, my kids ran up to me, asking, “When is the NEXT holiday?” Our...