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Gathering Spaces: The Data

This summer has been one of renewal. As we have gathered together again to pray, praise God, and proclaim the resurrection I have rejoiced in our gathering. Personally, hearing God’s people sing again has been a great source of rejoicing. Despite our renewal, however, we are not completely “out of the woods” and have taken…

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Pentecost 18 Preview

“Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.” -Mark 9:37 We live in a society of “invisible” people – those on the margins; those for whom we would rather not associate.  In our Gospel lesson for today Jesus talks about…

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The Fourth Sunday of Easter Preview

I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.  (John 10:16) Gathering is one of two core values that address ways we help ourselves and others to grow in discipleship. The experience of…