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Exploring God: What is God Thinking Right Now

Exploring God: What is God Thinking Right Now

August 29, 2017
by Pastor Elyse Ambrose
Church, God, Relationships, Scripture, United Methodist

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost • August 27, 2017 Psalm 139:1-18 Pastor Elyse Ambrose Psalm 139:1-18 O God, you have searched me and known me. You…

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Friendship and Grace

Friendship and Grace

July 28, 2015
by Pastor Jeff
Church, Friendship, God, Holy Spirit, reconciliation, Relationships

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a…

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I Would Make the Same Decision Again

I Would Make the Same Decision Again

May 19, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, reconciliation, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Frank Schaefer When my son Tim was in high school, I received a phone call one day from a woman in the community. She…

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A Witness to the Presence of God’s Spirit Among Us

A Witness to the Presence of God’s Spirit Among Us

April 21, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Life, reconciliation, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

This special Easter edition of We Did is a “He Did” story in honor of our late, great friend Rev. Richard S. Parker. As told by…

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The Risks of Living by Grace Trump the Safety of Enduring Indefensible Laws

The Risks of Living by Grace Trump the Safety of Enduring Indefensible Laws

March 17, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Stephen Heiss   My daughter Nancy and the “love of her life” Kim were married in the eyes of God and their friends…

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Recognition of the Truth of a Lifetime Devoted to Each Other

Recognition of the Truth of a Lifetime Devoted to Each Other

February 24, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Sara Thompson Tweedy When I transitioned from parish ministry to higher education in 2008, I started working in The Center for Learning at…

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A Remarkable Story of God’s Grace and Humor

A Remarkable Story of God’s Grace and Humor

February 18, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Noel Koestline I was delighted to be asked if I would be willing to conduct the marriage ceremony of Scott and John.  I had…

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Mindfulness and Gratitude

Mindfulness and Gratitude

February 12, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
Church, God, Spiritual Practice

I didn’t grow up in the kind of household where we all sat down to eat together, holding hands, and saying grace. At dinner time,…

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On Being Saved in Africa

On Being Saved in Africa

February 5, 2014
by Intern Chris
God, Identity, Life

And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” – Acts 2:47b Last week, I was waiting for a…

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You Belong to God

You Belong to God

January 8, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Getting Older, God, Grief, Holy Spirit, Identity, Jesus, Kids, Life, Parenting, Scripture, Spiritual Practice

The first Sunday after Three Kings is always Baptism of the Lord, when we remember the day Jesus walked into the waters with John the…

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