Easter Sunday – Practices of Resurrection

The American observance of Easter invites us to celebrate a one-time and highly contested phenomenal event: Words like “risen”, “king”, or “triumph” celebrate the narrative of a transcendent God, one who triumphs over Death itself and ascends, seamlessly and painlessly into the celestial realms. Conversely, voices like the agrarian poet Wendell Berry, invite us to … Continue reading Easter Sunday – Practices of Resurrection

A Hospice Chaplain’s View of Life and Death

What might those nearing death teach us about how to live? In this special service, we welcome Sr. Chaplain Chris Breedlove of Hospice of Humboldt, who has spent many years accompanying people and families at the threshold between life and death. From the quiet space of hospital rooms and hospice bedsides, he has witnessed moments of grief, … Continue reading A Hospice Chaplain’s View of Life and Death

Sermon on the Amount

In the original biblical sermon (from when we get this pithy name), we are called to become “salt of the world”, to utilize our gifts, time and talents to nourish and sustain. Our wounds become our blessings. Our so-called burdens become our invitations to action. As we gather to consider the health of our Fellowship, … Continue reading Sermon on the Amount