A Promise
In the midst of this troubling political atmosphere and yet Holy Week, we wonder what is true, what is solid, what is eternal for us to hold onto. I am reminded of one of my favorite hymns, “In the bulb … Continue reading →
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Weaving Community
Last year, Sierra Pacific Mission Center President Zac Harmon-McLaughlin posted a sermon entitled, “Embody and Live” in a Community of Christ resource entitled Witness the Word. He encouraged us to create new ways of being as a community of Christ’s … Continue reading →
The Prodigal son (and Daughter)
Taken “liberally” from Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32 with help from Mykka Ellis Narrator: Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, Pharisees and Sinners: “This … Continue reading →
Journey Together
March 24, 2019 We held hands out in the Cedar Chapel opening our collective hearts to God. We looked around at the beauty of the forest to see God’s wisdom hidden there. We drew pictures and shared our experiences of … Continue reading →
Dreams and Visions
A 70’s Call for a Gathered Community Janet Irby, 3/18/2019 The late 1960’s and early 70’s were a traumatic time in our country, the Vietnam War and its protests, Nixon’s crimes, university sit in’s and civil rights challenges. Community of Christ … Continue reading →
Break Through God Moment
March 10, 2019 Hello, friends, let me introduce myself. My name is Janet Irby and I have been invited to share some stories (blog posts) with you on this Crystal Springs Community of Christ web site. I recently returned to … Continue reading →
All Saints and All Souls
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 →
National Coming Out Day
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 →
Sacred the Body
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 →
It’s a Beautiful Day in this Neighborhood
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 →