by admin | Sep 30, 2021 | sabbatical
Some things I learned through First Christian Church programs this summer I missed Pastor Ailsa while she was on sabbatical, but I deeply appreciated this summer’s sabbatical programs for the congregation. This is a note to God (inspired by Psalm 23)—and to each of...
by admin | Sep 2, 2021 | sabbatical
It is wonderful to be back with all of you after the gift of this sabbatical summer! Marco, Krysia, and I are grateful for this time of rest, reflection, and renewal and are glad to be returning to the faith community of First Christian Church. I trust that your time...
by admin | Aug 26, 2021 | ministry team, sabbatical
“And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.” – 2 Corinthians 3:18 We are coming to...
by admin | Jul 1, 2021 | mental wellness, ministry team, sabbatical
A Note from the Ministry Team: Congregational Sabbatical Journey: Building Our Spiritual Resiliency HEALING Living in this world is the most challenging thing we do. Every day requires that we demonstrate the resilience that God has so graciously bestowed upon us. It...
by admin | Jun 24, 2021 | mental wellness, ministry team, sabbatical
Dear friends, During this month, we have been exploring grief. Whether you have delved deeply into the meditations and practices, or simply listened as our guest preachers and fellow congregants have striven to give a voice to grief, you have been a part of this...
by admin | Jun 11, 2021 | mental wellness, ministry team, sabbatical
Welcome to week two of our summer sabbatical journey, “Becoming the Beloved Community – Building Spiritual Resiliency.” We had a wonderful start to our journey, with a devotional study exploring grief on Resiliency Thursdays. On Sunday, we welcomed a guest...
