by Jenna Pulkowski “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and […]
by Jenna Pulkowski I love stories—books, podcasts, TV series, movies, WebToons, etc. I don’t discriminate if the story captivates me. Five years ago, when one of my friends repeatedly encouraged me to check out the TV show “Outlander” on Netflix, I trusted her recommendation and gave it a try. I was hooked within 30 minutes […]
by Susan Schneider I was nine years old the day my parents left me at church. They hadn’t meant to do so. They thought I’d ridden home after worship with our next-door neighbors. By the time they realized I had not and drove back to get me, I had spent almost an hour being alternately […]
by Susan Schneider You weren’t invited to the party, but all your friends were. Ouch! You got the letter or phone call from a potential employer that began, “Thank you for applying, but….” Ouch again! The church you’ve always loved tells you that people who identify as LGTBQIA+ cannot belong. No doubt, we’ve all experienced […]
August 2021 The spirituality of tension by Emily Carson How can experiencing tension help us with transformation? Read more. Faith reflections: From tension to transformation by Emily Carson While many of us tend to walk in the opposite direction of tension, Jesus offers an alternative: walk toward it. Read more. How to use Café with […]
July 2021 Retreat where you are by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Are you needing to rest? Do you want to connect with the sacred? Come and retreat right where you are. Read more. Women at the well by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller We remember the women who have mothered us. Read more. How to use Café with a group […]
by Jenna Pulkowski I have long struggled with my relationship with my body. It’s a relationship that on the best days is positive, on most days is apathetic and on the worst days is downright hateful. Scripture has a lot to say about bodies. From Genesis to Revelation, law and Gospel, prophets to Jesus, the […]