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Today my husband and I attended the New York City Church Alive Summit. The best part of it was getting to see and spend time with wonderful people we know…
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In the Christian Science church, kids are eligible to attend Sunday School until they are 20 years old, after which time they attend the concurrent Sunday service with the adults.
This book is excellent for a thorough look at the life of the Apostle Paul and a detailed examination of his writings. There is a list of his letters chronologically, and outlines of the structure of his major writings. Reading this book was the culmination of a year long study of this man for me, … Read more
A Pentecostal Vibe We are the body of Christ (and members in particular) with all its necessary parts radiantly walking forward leaping and dancing, acknowledging each diverse perspective as valid and needed. If two think the same thing, then one of them is redundant. In the Pentecost of old, they spoke in different languages but … Read more
These photos are of my kids enjoying their Discovery Bound (our church youth group) weekend in Boston. I did not take any of these photographs so a big thank you goes out to whoever took them; thank you for sharing! (I adore this first shot of my son!) Thank you also to all Discovery Bound … Read more
Today, after a delicious lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, we enjoyed Annual Meeting. It is such a nice time to see folks in this wonderful community! We were encouraged to “Love one another, as I have love you” – to practice love the way Jesus loved, with that “agape” kind of love. We rejoiced in … Read more
So nice to be back in The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts! We are here for Annual Meeting tomorrow, our oldest daughter came for the Church Alive Summit, and our two younger children came for the Discovery Bound Program – so all five of us are here, staying in … Read more
Here are some of my favorite stained glass in The Mother Church and its extension in Boston, Massachusetts…
I have to say I am blessed with some wonderful ecumenical friends. I’ve had the privilege of representing my church on our town’s clergy association for many years now, even serving two years as president. All eighteen of these people are excellent. I love this photo which I took yesterday of our local Rabbi and … Read more
We had a good time attending the Annual Meeting at our church headquarters in Boston today. The theme was from Matthew’s gospel: “the pearl of great price.”
Driving home from church last night, my husband and I expressed gratitude for our individual and mutual commitment to church. We go every Sunday and Wednesday, twice a week like clockwork. That’s 112 services a year, of which on average we miss only two or three by being too remote to go. We have found … Read more
I frequently doodle. It helps me concentrate. I’ve always known this to be true but have read recently that this has been confirmed by official research. I often doodle in church to capture phrases that inspire me, but mostly to help me focus. I am delighted that this official research vindicates me in the face … Read more