by admin | Apr 14, 2022 | holidays, mental wellness
This Holy Week, I find myself in need of a pause—in need of an intentional halt of all the things that make the days non-stop and seem perpetually in motion. I remember how in the first months, maybe even year, of the pandemic doing everything from home freed up so...
by admin | Apr 14, 2022 | community, events, faith, holidays
This week is Holy Week. Recall that by Friday the disciples were locked in a room together, their hearts were crushed by unmet expectations, they were afraid for their lives, and they were grieving what they could not control. Still, God was present with them. Still,...
by admin | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The news and images from Ukraine attest to the atrocities occurring there. Reports state that the Ukrainian government is documenting evidence that actions taken by Russian forces against Ukrainian civilians fall under the designation of war crimes. We have heard the...
by admin | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
This week First Christian was called upon to help Casa Alitas host families. We thank our volunteers and staff for their rapid response to get spaces ready, prepare meals and snacks for their trip, purchase clothes, and schedule transportation to the airport. Thank...
by admin | Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Today we learn American Sign Language for “deaf,” and, through a video (link below), how to ask someone if they are deaf. Although we often people speak of the Deaf community, many hearing people do not realize that community includes a unique culture, language, and...
