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I'm a pastor who's working out her faith...just like everyone else.

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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Spiritual Exercises: Week 1 [Day 6]

Posted on June 29, 2011 by reallifepastor

Today’s readings are two of my favs– Psalms 8 and 139. From Psalm 8: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what are mere mortals that … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Exercises: Week 1 [Day 5]

Posted on June 28, 2011 by reallifepastor

Today’s reading is called “The Courage to Accept Acceptance.” (The line comes from Tillich.) (Author: Peter Van Breeman, SJ) So much truth in such a short article! Here are a few “gems.” “Acceptance means that the people with whom I … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Exercises: Week 1 [Day 4]

Posted on June 27, 2011 by reallifepastor

Here’s a paragraph from one of the helps on Week 1 of the Exercises… “The first and most important point is to begin this journey with great hope and confidence. God is never outdone in generosity. So, if we make … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Exercise #1 [Day 3]

Posted on June 27, 2011 by reallifepastor

I couldn’t start until I bought a new journal. I probably have 75 wire notebooks around the house, but I really needed a new journal for this. Really. So I went to Border’s and bought one, the one on sale, … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Exercises: Getting Started

Posted on June 27, 2011 by reallifepastor

So…I visited my spiritual director last week. Once a quarter I drive up to the monastery in Beech Grove, IN, hang with the sisters for a couple of days, and, while I’m there, make a quick trip into Indy to … Continue reading →

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A Good Good Friday

Posted on April 23, 2011 by reallifepastor

Just got back from “The Last Walk,” an interactive Stations of the Cross experience the youth in our church planned and put together. It was–by far–the most meaningful Good Friday worship experience I’ve ever had. Ever. I could tell you … Continue reading →

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