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The Great Emergence: Session 1

We’re starting a series talking about the changes in our world that we recognize, suspect and might not see.  Wether they’re good or bad, is somewhat besides the point. What … Continue reading

June 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, July 3, 2016

Job 1:1-22 & Luke 17:5-6 Does God bless those who are faithful? Does God help those who help themselves? If faith in God doesn’t spare us pain, loss and suffering, … Continue reading

June 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, June 26, 2016

2 Corinthians 8:1-15 & John 13:31-35    Are we to be generous only when we have a surplus, or all the time? Do we – you – live in a … Continue reading

June 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

the 222nd General Assembly of our National PCUSA

This week marks the beginning of the 222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) taking place in Portland, Oregon from June 18th – 25th. The General Assembly consists of … Continue reading

June 21, 2016 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, June 19, 2016

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2  This week is being consumed by thoughts about the mass shooting in Orlando, an under-reported murder of a police officer and his partner in the area in … Continue reading

June 14, 2016 · Leave a comment

Men’s Breakfast :: June 2016 edition

Dear Brothers, Before I head down to San Luis Obispo (to play in Cal Poly’s Alumni Band concert this coming weekend) I wanted to remind you all of our “3rd … Continue reading

June 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Rest in Peace: Philip Prasad

We learned that Phlip Prasad died this past Saturday, June 4th. Philip Prasad was born an untouchable, a Dalit, in India.To be an untouchable means that one is consigned from … Continue reading

June 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, June 12, 2016

2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 How do we persevere when things seem against us, or even just like they’re not going to change? That’s what Paul is talking to in today’s selection. … Continue reading

June 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Celebrating the Life of Verna Murray

A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND WITNESS OF VERNA MURRAY 1917 – 2016 Offered on the Occasion of Her Memorial Service, Sunday, June 5th, 2016, Celebrated at her home church, … Continue reading

June 6, 2016 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, June 5, 2016

2 Corinthians 4:1-15    Authenticity. It’s what we crave today, perhaps as much, if not more, than ever. It’s driving the extreme reactions in our presidential primaries. It’s the vehicule … Continue reading

June 2, 2016 · Leave a comment