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Reflections on Reading the Bible in 90 days…
I just didn't know!
“I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older; then it dawned on me - they're cramming for their final exam.” --- George Carlin Tongue-in-cheek? Sure, but what can I say? I’m 71 years old and I have NEVER read the entire bible — or ...
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And We're Off...
Reading the Bible in 90 Days
The excitement was high on the 1st of July when we started our journey and took on the challenge of Reading the Bible in 90 days. More than 25 people are gathering on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings to share their experiences as we read the entire Bible.
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Fireside Chat about Mental Health
We are here to be heard and held, to hear and hold
This Blog is a summary of the chat which took place June 17, 2018 in Gleason Hall In response to the recent highlight of the topic of suicide in the media surrounding the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, plus the CDC report released about the precipitous rise in suic...
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Fireside Chat about the Use of Flags in Church
Do We Have Flags in the Worship Area?
On May 27, 2018 I hosted a fireside chat about the use of flags in church after the 8:00 service in Gleason Hall. In the past it has been the general practice at St James for two flags to stand in the nave. Recently the Episcopal flag had gone missing and the American flag was...
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Saintly Withdrawal
A Recap of the 2018 Lenten Program
I have to admit. I’m going through withdrawal. No, no, no…not that type of withdrawal. I’m going through Saints and Great Cloud of Witnesses’ research withdrawal. Let me explain. Four enjoyable weeks during Lent. Four enjoyable weeks of presentations for our weekly Lenten Seri...
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