Monthly Archives: May 2022

On July 11, we had a congregational conversation about whether or not to invite a third party in to help us work through some conflict we’ve been having in the church.  Because one of the issues we, as a congregation, … Continue reading →

In October 2001, I read an article about a 13 year old Afghan girl named Naheed.  “Beating is nothing if we only can learn” is a direct quote from Naheed.  So stunned was I by the statement, that I wrote … Continue reading →

Welcome.  Welcome to worship with First Congregational in Asheville.  I usually try to begin our services on an upbeat note.  I’ll get there eventually today, but I want to say some other things first. We are living in dire times.  … Continue reading →

Oh, how good it is to be back with you!  Wayne Muller, author of the book, Sabbath, says “the Sabbath rocks us and holds us until we can remember who we are.”  The time away–for a retreat with Women Touched … Continue reading →