An Easter People Easter is coming! That’s the Good News. But before we get there we have to go through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. But these difficult days are also part of the Good News for they are the important affirmation that we live, move, and have our life in the presence of God.… Read more DAVID’S DIARY
Join this community event in support of LGBT youth and make a powerful statement with SILENCE…yes, 15 minutes of silence standing along Douglas Street in solidarity against bullying. WHERE: A. Price Woodard Park – 401 W. Douglas (across the street from the Drury – Broadview Hotel). WHEN: Friday, April 21 4:00 – 6:30. The line-up… Read more GLSEN Day of Silence/Breaking the Silence
You’re invited to attend the Great Plains Nature Center’s second annual fundraiser, Passport to Nature, on Thursday, April 27, from 6-9 p.m. Passport to Nature celebrates the past, present and future of their essential educational work. This 21-and-up event will be an exciting evening with musical entertainment, food and beverages, a wine pull, and both silent… Read more Passport to Nature
Postcolonial Theology Study: Who is interested? After a brief conversation with Julie Lane, facilitator of the Teaching, Wisdom, and Knowledge Spirit Team, we decided to turn to postcolonial theology for our next offering in adult education. If you would like to participate in such a study please let Julie, me, or Jessica in the church… Read more David’s Diary
On Saturday, April 22, 2017, join hundreds of other volunteers for the 16th annual Arkansas River Trash Roundup! Spend some time that morning doing some “spring cleaning” of our river. Here’s what you need to know: Date: Saturday, April 22 Time: 8 a.m. – 12 noon. Check-in is at 8 a.m. at 151 N. Waco… Read more Arkansas River Trash Roundup
What are you reading? We had a creative and constructive discussion last Sunday as people shared a number of ideas for the pastoral search committee to consider as they work to complete our church profile. I want to give a shout out to Tim Naden and other members of the committee for organizing this opportunity.… Read more David’s Diary
Experiencing the Sacred One of the books I’ve been reading lately is, Grounded: Finding God in the World: a Spiritual Revolution by Diana Butler Bass (HarperOne, 2015). In the early pages of the book she says that “God has moved off the mountain” (p. 26). In the following chapters she writes about finding God in… Read more David’s Diary
My mind was spinning after our study in Progressive Christianity last Sunday. I want to thank Muffin, Phil, and Melanie for organizing and leading these sessions and everyone who attends for making this such a lively conversation. It’s not too late to join if you have been unable to attend the earlier sessions. Our session… Read more David’s Diary
Last Sunday we read the story of Jesus in the wilderness where he was tested by the devil. When questioned by the devil about what he would, could and should do, Jesus drew on his tradition. Knowing his tradition helped him avoid opting for the expedient choice of turning stone into bread, jumping from a… Read more David’s Diary
The pastoral search team needs you for our next step of the search process. On March 26, the search team is hosting a pizza lunch in the Grace Room after church. We’ll be leading a structured, one-hour conversation to convey the process we’re using for the search, review updates to our congregational profile, and solicit… Read more Pastoral Search Team Update