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Forgiving My Religion

Forgiving My Religion

April 30, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Identity, LGBT, Race, Scripture, Social Justice, Tragedy

What follows is my sermon from Sunday, April 28, 2013: Native American Ministries Sunday, when we were joined by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers. Several…

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This is an Uncomfortable One...

This is an Uncomfortable One…

April 24, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Scripture, Social Justice, Tragedy

My grandpa died when I was in high school, and there are just a few memories I keep of him. One is his smell. He…

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Easter After Boston

Easter After Boston

April 17, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Life, Scripture, Tragedy

Last weekend, I was leading a women’s Bible study at a retreat for a few Bronx colleges. Since it is Easter season, I chose to…

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Real Talk - Spirituality Guilt

Real Talk – Spirituality Guilt

April 10, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Change, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Practice

Melissa, the chair of our Blue Ribbon (Visioning) Committee is always using the phrase “Real Talk”. It’s kind of an “Amen”-like feedback phrase that rewards…

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Call Me "The Bait"

Call Me “The Bait”

April 3, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Gender, Identity

After Sunday’s Easter Celebration, I cannot help but gush a bit today. I can honestly say that I have never felt the truth that Jesus…

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