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FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR: SB 2453

Last Sunday in worship two people mentioned Senate Bill 2453, a bill “concerning religious freedom with respect to marriage.” I will have copies of the bill available on Sunday for people interested in reading it. The bill is breath taking in its scope. Section1 provides exemption for individuals and religious entities from being required by… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR: SB 2453

Behind the Blindfold – Tuesday, Feb. 11th, 6:00 p.m.

‘Beneath the Blindfold’ reminds us of the immorality and illegality of torture, even when disguised as ‘enhanced interrogation.’ This essential documentary shakes our complacency and determines us to insist on actual, effective abolition of torture in our time. — Juan E. Méndez, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment… Read more Behind the Blindfold – Tuesday, Feb. 11th, 6:00 p.m.

FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ EIGHTH DAY PEOPLE

Last Sunday, my sermon focused on 8th day people. The eighth day is understood as the 1st day of God’s new creation. The lectionary reading told of Jesus’ baptism.  In some traditions the baptismal fount has eight sides. The symbolism of eight sides is meant to convey the idea that when we come up out… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ EIGHTH DAY PEOPLE

MINISTERIAL SEARCH TEAM UPDATE

The Team met last Wednesday (January 8) to continue discussions of the candidates being considered for the position of Senior Minister.  We voted unanimously on a top candidate with whom to continue conversations.   In contacting her, we learned she and her family will be in the Wichita area this week (January 14-20), and the Search… Read more MINISTERIAL SEARCH TEAM UPDATE