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Sing out loud
By Karen Wright Marsh THE REFORMER MARTIN LUTHER (1483-1546) gave out a great deal of advice, much of it documented in his 3,000 letters to parishioners, friends and family members, princes and commoners. Topping the pastor’s “Don’t” list: lying late abed, gluttony,...
Faithful eating
By Ryan Cumming THE QUESTION IN MY EMAIL inbox was one of the oddest I had received as a food systems educator: “How did a plastic box of Brussels sprouts destined for a grocery store in the northeastern U.S. end up on a discount table at a farmer’s market in the Bay...
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August 2025: “Where two or more are gathered: Flourishing in relationships” video supplement 3
Watch the video. (August) Session Three: Relationships that push us to grow: For such a time as this Relationships aren’t always comfortable. There are times when we find ourselves navigating the painful work of growing and changing in our relationships. This session...
The winter storm
The rain is loudly pounding on the old metal roof of the refurbished farmhouse I call home. Sitting beside new double-pane windows, I watch torrents of water wash the leaves from the walkway leading to my front door. In the days before these tight-fitting windows were...
My favorite hymns
Gather readers share their beloved songs, carols and anthems. "How Great Thou Art," "It is Well with My Soul," A Mighty Fortress is Our God".... I've enjoyed these, and many other traditional hymns, since childhood. They are not only spiritually welcome, but they...