guest post by Heather Holba The scent of fresh laundry enveloped me as I stood in my bedroom, folding shirts and matching socks. My babies were napping and in the absence of their antics, the mundane act of folding and sorting clothes allowed my attention to shift from the task at hand. Without warning all…
guest post by Debbie Kolacki We live in a multi-tasking world. At any one time, we might be watching TV, posting on Facebook, and responding to text messages as we engage in sporadic conversations. Once upon a time, waiting in the doctor’s office or somewhere else meant that we had time to read a book…
What is Welfare? I had a friend in seminary who was called to missions. This calling was steadfast and pure – I’ve never met another in whom God paired the perfect combination of commitment and personality for serving the least of these. She challenged me in my own struggles with living simply and serving the poor. I…
This is the time of the year where we move back into the discipline of school, whether we actually attend classes or teach students or not. The fall is where we typically put away the vacations and trade in the ‘chilling out’ days of summer for routines, studies, and back to the basics of life.…
I finally found it! That faith-deepening experience that I probably couldn’t have told you I was looking for as a high school or college student, but from which I would have greatly benefitted. You see, I was that Church girl (and I still am)—serious about life, committed to faith (even though I don’t always know…
Course Dates: March 17 – April 11, 2025 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted For many lay speakers, the prospect of leading worship can be an intimidating. This course will help you prepare to lead worship or do “pulpit supply” with confidence. It fulfills requirements for “Leading Worship” and “Planning Worship”…
There’s just something about transition. The city pool closed this week, and when I promised my son a snowcone after his first day back at preschool, we pulled up to discover that they had shut down for the season, as well. But it’s still hot outside. Some splashing in the water and a cool sweet…
guest post by Beth Galbreath For the first time in my life the roof over my head is in my name. I am paying taxes and utility bills. I am choosing carpet and other flooring, remodeling a bathroom, dealing with a water heater that blew up (not really, but started spewing live steam and water…
Course Dates: January 13 – 26, 2025 You will need a password to enroll in this course. You must have met the prerequisite Lay Servant Ministries training and CLM Module 1 and 2 online or locally (in person). Please email the registrar for the access password. Click here to be emailed when new dates are…
Course Dates: January 27 – February 9, 2025 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Are you called to Certified Lay Ministry? Do you feel a call on your life to serve within and outside of the walls of the church in cooperation with appointed or assigned clergy? Are you called to…
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