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What does it mean for us to love?

On May 22, 2016, Trinity Sunday in our liturgical year, I was installed as the pastor and teacher at Trinity Church United Church of Christ in Northport, Michigan. You can watch an eight minute video that tells about Trinity and its heritage as well as breathes life into the service of Installation, which was a timeContinue reading “What does it mean for us to love?”

I’m here to celebrate Black History

Virginia McLaurin, at 106, danced with Barak and Michelle Obama at the White House. This video has been seen by most of you on facebook, I’m sure. It is so definitely, though, about aging with vibrancy, beauty, tears, and grace that we are posting it here as well. It is worth watching again: Virginia McLaurin.Continue reading “I’m here to celebrate Black History”

“on the pulse of the morning”

Someone on Sunday asked me if we were going to have the opportunity for further conversation about Maya Angelou’s poem that we heard and saw via video on December 27 at Trinity. https://youtu.be/xUuTig9kavA The answer is, YES! That morning we heard the story of the gifts that were brought by the folks-of-SofiaContinue reading ““on the pulse of the morning””

labyrinth . . . a meditation

Here is the meditation video we promised in our vision; Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, this is a great meditation for you. https://vimeo.com/53682732

simplicity, work, enjoyment

One of the many great joys of this sabbatical time are the ideas you send to us. Today Roberta, our Sarasota neighbor and wonderful visitor with Bruce of us in Ireland, sent us this vimeo – it is a 95 year old dancer telling about old age. Let us know what you think . .Continue reading “simplicity, work, enjoyment”

Love’s doorway to life

Today our travels took us back to the Dingle Peninsula so Bruce and Roberta could experience Dingle and beyond. Among the treasures we encountered was the Dingle Music Shop. Conversation led to conversation which led to conversation. Eventually Caitriona asked Michael if he would play a bit for us on his button box. This isContinue reading “Love’s doorway to life”