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liberal church nerd: February 2013
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Theologically and politically progressive, grounded in Christian faith. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Wednesday, February 06, 2013. The incongruity of joy. For nearly 10 years, I have served in part-time, paid leadership roles at one small, progressive United Methodist Church. Today is my last day of 'office hours,' when I need to put Sunday's worship bulletin together and finish packing up my office. Saturday there is a farewell luncheon and celebration, and Sunday, I ...
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liberal church nerd: January 2014
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Theologically and politically progressive, grounded in Christian faith. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Wednesday, January 08, 2014. Another new year, another renewed commitment to writing. But this year I have a plan, and even with a baby on the way, I really will. Here's a prayer-poem for the Baptism of Jesus, which is this Sunday. Frozen, it expands. Until it cannot be contained. By pipes too fixed and firm. Rushing, it roars. Through canyons and down streambeds. The Unite...
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liberal church nerd: May 2012
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Theologically and politically progressive, grounded in Christian faith. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Thursday, May 03, 2012. Prayer for General Conference. May our conversations be holy. May every vote be bathed in prayer. May we listen well to those who are on the margins. May we always speak with care. May we hear the voices of all God's children. May we always offer grace. May we see the image of Christ in one another. When we stand face to face. Links to this post.
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liberal church nerd: October 2012
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Theologically and politically progressive, grounded in Christian faith. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Monday, October 29, 2012. God of the Whirlwind (a prayer-poem from a safe distance). Great, generative, expansive God,. We live in this universe beyond comprehension. On a planet we sometimes think we own,. And we narrow our vision to human-sized concerns:. Paychecks and home repair, love and betrayal,. The silence of infertility or the chaotic clutter of children's clamor.
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liberal church nerd: April 2013
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Theologically and politically progressive, grounded in Christian faith. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Thursday, April 04, 2013. Discerning Calling: Coaches, companions, and conversation partners. This post is a reflection on "Who influenced you in discerning your Call to Ministry? Who and where I am today. And as Communications Manager for Family Voices Colorado. Finding a faith home. The Methodist campus ministry, just to see what it was like. Life experience as discernment.
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Staff of Lakewood UMC
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We welcome all people to join us in exploring questions of faith, serving our neighbors, and connecting with God in community. Lakewood United Methodist Church. Monday, August 29, 2016. Invite * Inspire * Involve. We are fortunate to have several excellent staff members working with lay leaders to guide our congregation:. Rev Dale Fredrickson, Lead Pastor. Call 303-237-7768 or email. Rev Kerry Greenhill, Associate Pastor. Call 303-237-7768 or email. Cindy Clement, Children and Youth Minister -. Cindy spe...
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liberal church nerd: September 2012
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Theologically and politically progressive, grounded in Christian faith. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Monday, September 24, 2012. Deacons and Order: A Personal Journey. Posted at Deacons Hold the Bowl. On September 22, 2012. Within the sometimes ambiguous and occasionally mysterious world of the Ordained Deacon in Full Connection, I find myself straddling two camps in more ways than one. I serve as an associate pastor in a small, progressive, urban congregation. My answer, ...
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liberal church nerd: August 2015
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Theologically and politically progressive, grounded in Christian faith. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Thursday, August 06, 2015. This Day in History. 70 years ago today, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. 50 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. Each day, we get to choose which values we will live out:. Violence - or nonviolence? Destruction - or democracy? Death - or life? Links to this post. Minister...
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liberal church nerd: Water Breaks
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Theologically and politically progressive, grounded in Christian faith. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Wednesday, January 08, 2014. Another new year, another renewed commitment to writing. But this year I have a plan, and even with a baby on the way, I really will. Here's a prayer-poem for the Baptism of Jesus, which is this Sunday. Frozen, it expands. Until it cannot be contained. By pipes too fixed and firm. Rushing, it roars. Through canyons and down streambeds. The Unite...
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