Today, November 1st, is All Saints Day. Tomorrow, November 2nd is All Souls Day. Having grown up in Community of Christ, I didn’t really “get” either of these observances. Most of knowledge was limited to things vaguely overheard on the … Continue reading →
Happy National Coming Out Day. For my brothers, sisters and siblings who have come out: God knows you and loves you. For my brothers, sisters and siblings who are not yet out: God knows you and loves you. As … Continue reading →
There’s been a lot of discussion of sexual assault the past few weeks. Unfortunately, as it relates to a Supreme Court nomination, the subject has been treated as a political issue, as we all too predictably retreat to our partisan … Continue reading →
For the third year in a row Crystal Springs has had an entry in the City of Bothell Fourth of July parade. The tradition began in 2016, following the shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL. We recognized that … Continue reading →
As we continue our Lenten journey, the scripture for the week is John 2: 13 – 22 – Jesus cleansing the temple. For those of you without your bibles handy, verses 14-15 provide the Cliff Notes Version: 14In the temple … Continue reading →
I wanted to write something to “kick off” the Lenten season. In my spiritual journey, I have have found Lent to be a valuable, frustrating, maddening, enriching struggle. What is Lent? Liturgically speaking, it is the 40-ish days (excluding Sundays…and … Continue reading →
It’s taken us a while, but we’ve decided to step out of the safety of our congregation’s walls, and into the great, big world of the internet. Because often lives, schedules, age, illness, distance and a million other things can … Continue reading →