Monthly Archives: January 2016

The past two weeks, we’ve spent some time with I Corinthians 12, where Paul explains his Mr. Potato Head theology:  “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit…To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the … Continue reading →

Since I became your pastor in 2001, we’ve accomplished a lot together.  We’ve lived in to our ONA identity in some beautiful ways, including celebrating our first Transgender Sunday last November.  In 2001, I never would have dreamed that I … Continue reading →

Today, Pilgrimage hosted the delightful singer-songwriter, Bobby Jo Valentine.  This was Bobby Jo’s second visit to Pilgrimage.  (His first happened while I was on sabbatical.)  So wonderful to hear a full-on concert at our very own church!  I’m kind of … Continue reading →

Have you heard?  Last September, NASA announced the discovery of water on Mars!  My first thought when I heard the news?  I’m sure this is where your mind went, too:  “When’s the first Martian baptism?”  The next logical question, of … Continue reading →

I took these pictures yesterday–Epiphany!  A few thoughts…. This first one looks like a hand with a paintbrush adding color to the wall.  The lighted sculpture above (it contains a dove) represents God’s Spirit. Colorful Creator, indeed! Below — Reality … Continue reading →

  My article from the January 2016 Pilgrim’s Progress newsletter.             A couple of weeks ago in Sunday School, I surprised myself by saying that I find God in color. In 2008 when we began planning for the renovation of … Continue reading →

We do love this story, don’t we?  We hear it every Epiphany, which technically is Wednesday, but which we’re celebrating today.  It’s the story about the magi following a star, finding the child to whom the star points them, and … Continue reading →