Wading into treacherous waters
Many of us have heard the adage that it’s not polite to talk about religion and politics in public. While the sentiment behind this...
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Rev. Ben Konecny
- Sep 9, 2020
- 3 min
What does religion say about racism?
I remember when I was wondering whether I would have marched during the civil rights movement. While I hoped the answer would have been...
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Rev. Nathan Miller
- Jul 24, 2020
- 3 min
Would Jesus Wear a Mask?
I’d been thinking all week this would be an interesting column to write: “Would Jesus Wear a Mask?” My column would develop along the...
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- Jul 3, 2020
- 3 min
We Have 2 Flags in our Sanctuary
Like many churches we have an American flag in our worship space. On the other side of the sanctuary is a Christian flag. It features...
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- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min
Called to courage and conviction in a time of tension
Since the killing of George Floyd, we have seen protests emerge all over the country. While these protests were sparked by outrage...
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- May 24, 2020
- 3 min
Even now, signs of hope are everywhere
We are nearing that time of the year when election signs will begin competing for space on just about every yard and street corner...
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- May 18, 2020
- 2 min
April 2020
Given the speed with which this Pandemic has changed our lives, I hesitate to write anything a week before this issue of the Bell is...
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- May 18, 2020
- 2 min
March 2020
As we were cleaning up after the Ash Wednesday service last week, Nate, Robbie and I were discussing ideas about what we would give up...
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- May 18, 2020
- 2 min
February 2020
When I was a child my family often watched the Ed Sullivan Show. It was a variety show with wide appeal (it featured the first televised...
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- May 18, 2020
- 2 min
January 2020
As we begin a new year and a new decade together as a church, you have probably noticed there’s a lot going on! Last fall we began a...
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