On Monday, as the banners were created and as the stations of the cross were being hung, those of us in the sanctuary were happily surprised about the visual conversation between the two. The black and gold play well against each other. But really, to appreciate the banners or the stations of the cross you … read
This week, a familiar and unwelcomed feeling crept back into my heart: the feeling of powerlessness. When the pandemic started, and we suddenly shut down and stocked up on flour and feared what could happen, I felt so powerless to do anything to prevent this terrible virus from spreading, apart from staying home and wearing … read
This year for Christmas, my friend Stephanie gave me a cookbook that has revolutionized dinner time for us. Already I have made eight recipes, some for the third time, and the entire family is very happy. The slow-roasted Moroccan salmon was the best salmon I have ever made, and our new favorite pizza is this … read
Weddings are not for the faint of heart. If you were to gather a group of pastors, organists, and wedding coordinators, you would be entertained for hours by stories of weddings gone wrong, stories that often include last minute sewing, fainting, and possibly throwing up. Everyone is on high alert at weddings – the people … read
What is our prayer for this new year? Right off the bat, I can think of about a hundred things I would like God to take care of this year. The coronavirus, obviously. Climate change. Poverty. Cancer, Alzheimer’s, ALS. Gerrymandering that benefits whatever political party. Depression and anxiety. Catalytic converter theft. I could go on, … read
Christmas Eve Meditation Wondrous things happen at night, according to these beloved Christmas stories. Wondrous things happen when most people are asleep, when the livestock has bedded down, when the stars come out. I imagine that one can see the luminosity of the angels more easily at night, if indeed they shine as artists across … read