by admin | Jul 14, 2022 | faith
A recent reflection by a colleague turned my attention to Matthew 13:24-30. I was grateful for the reminder of this wonderfully thought-provoking parable because it captures much of how I’ve been perceiving and experiencing the world. The parable of the weeds and the...
by admin | Jul 7, 2022 | community, social justice
The update is lamentable. On June 24, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the copper mine can proceed on the land even though a lawsuit filed by Apache Stronghold is pending. Spokesperson for the Apache Stronghold, Dr. Wendsler Nosie, Sr., stated that the...
by admin | Jun 16, 2022 | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, social justice
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is an Open & Affirming Congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Open & Affirming Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have committed to openly welcome and affirm persons of all...
by admin | Jun 16, 2022 | faith, mental health, mental wellness
“I know that there is nothing better for them than to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live; moreover, it is God’s gift that all should eat and drink and take pleasure in all their toil.” Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 “There is a vanity that takes place on earth,...
by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | mental health, mental wellness
As God’s creation made in God’s image, we are designed as whole beings. Every part of us—mind, body, spirit/soul, heart—matters, and through our being we are meant to experience life to the fullest. On Mental Health Sunday, our guest, Joselyn Spence, talked about...
