We believe in God,whose love is deeper than pityand stronger than fear,whose compassion rises like a mother’s lovefor all creation. We believe in Jesus Christ,who saw the forgotten,welcomed the wandering,healed the hurting,and reminded peoplethat they were already beloved. We believe that no person is beyond God’s care,no life beyond God’s concern,and no place beyond God’s … Continue reading A Creed for Those Who Are Sent
We believethat there has never been a momentwhen God was not with us—not in our joy,not in our sorrow,not even in the times we lost hope. We believethat hope is not wishing for what might be,but trusting in the faithfulnessthat has carried us this farand will carry us still. We believethat when our plans unraveland … Continue reading The Unseen Companion
We believe that love cannot be contained, cannot be buried, and cannot be undone. We believe that resurrection is not only then, but now— a new way of seeing, a new way of being. We believe that we do not all arrive at once, and that the journey is not a race, for each of … Continue reading A Creed of Resurrection Living
Where the Divine Becomes Visible There is a way of seeing the world that changes everything. For many, the word incarnation points to a single moment in history—a sacred expression of the divine in one person. And that matters. It always will. But what if incarnation is not only something that happened… but something that is happening? … Continue reading Where the Divine Becomes Visible
Today, I went to the celebration of life for a young woman I had known since before she was born. What a precious, life-filled person she was all her short life. I sat in a room filled with people who were mourning her: her parents at whose wedding I was officiant, both sets of grandparents, … Continue reading A Life Celebrated
I like to walk barefoot through the parsonage. Carpet, wood, laminate, tile—each surface speaking in its own quiet way. When my feet touch the floor, nothing stands between us. Skin meets surface. The body knows something the mind often forgets. In that small act I feel the connection to the ground beneath me. Not just … Continue reading Barefoot
Some days feel heavier than others—not because anything has gone wrong, but because everything is happening at once. The calendar is full. The expectations are high. And before the day even begins, the anxiety has already arrived. I’ve had several days like that recently. You may be having one too. When the schedule fills up faster than … Continue reading Giving the Best You’ve Got Right Now
As we find ourselves in the heart of Holy Week, we are invited into more than remembrance—we are invited into presence. Each day of this sacred week reflects a part of our own human journey. The ancient story of Jesus’ final days echoes the patterns of our lives: praise and paradox, disruption and devotion, suffering … Continue reading Where Are You in the Story? A Holy Week Reflection
I’m grateful to be back with you after a few weeks away. I’ve been away tending to family matters, particularly caring for my father, for whom I hold medical power of attorney. His health has been fragile, and these past weeks have required my full attention. Thankfully, Dad has improved enough to begin physical therapy, … Continue reading The Gift of Presence
Some days, I become acutely aware of how heavily I walk in the world. There’s an awakening to the weight of my steps and how deeply connected I am to this planet and everything on it. I am alive and part of it all, stretching far beyond this tiny corner of the universe. In these … Continue reading Walking Gently in the World
Infinitely Precious 