Monthly Archives: July 2011

Sermon: Don’t Worry? (July 24, 2011)

Posted on July 24, 2011 by reallifepastor

July 23, 2011 “Don’t Worry?” Matthew 6:25-34 So, how are you feeling about those debt ceiling talks in Washington? If you’re like me, your feelings are running the gamut from disgust with political posturing to abject terror over what could … Continue reading →

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A Year of Koinonia: Kick-off!

Posted on July 17, 2011 by reallifepastor

The journey begins! I preached about Koinonia today, introducing the idea of A Year of Koinonia to the congregation. The way this is dovetailing so nicely with the Beatitudes sermons, the way it coincides with the Koinonia celebration next year, … Continue reading →

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Church Theme 2011-2012: A Year of Koinonia

Posted on July 15, 2011 by reallifepastor

In 1942, a Baptist preacher name Clarence Jordan, set out to establish the Kingdom of God in Sumter County, Georgia. Along with his wife, Florence, his children, and a few friends, Clarence bought some property, called it Koinonia Farm, and … Continue reading →

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Synod Reflections!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by reallifepastor

Synod is always a good experience. There are so few UCC churches in the South; it’s easy to feel small. Gathering with a few thousand UCCers—it’s nice to feel big once in a while! Sundry reflections…. Worship. During the intro … Continue reading →

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Women Touched by Grace (WTBG)

Posted on July 7, 2011 by reallifepastor

I’ve been away from the internet for days…having fun at UCC General Synod in Tampa! (I’ll write more later.) Right now I want to share this link to an article from the next issue of Christian Century. WTBG is the … Continue reading →

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