Dec 21, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being the Church, Community
Where there is love, O God,You abide:in circles of friends and family,in congregations,in gatherings around tablesand Christmas trees. Where there is love, O God,You abide:in moments of selfless service,in gentle words,in comforting touchand in shared tears. Where...
Dec 19, 2011 | +Pam Durso
Last Saturday, I stood next to two teenage girls, both holding paint rollers and both wearing paint-splattered shirts. I shook my head and marveled for these two girls are our “church painters.” They had a little help, but the two of them had just painted...
Dec 15, 2011 | +Pam Durso, Community
Earlier this week I discovered that I live about five miles from a Sisters of Visitation monastery. The monastery is located in Snellville, Georgia–not too far from the Target where I do most of my shopping. On Tuesday, I set off to find this monastery, hoping...
Dec 13, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being the Church
I am a list maker. I love those super-sticky-lined “Post It” notes because I can make a list and stick it to the fridge, the dash of the van, the front of my Sunday School book, and even the binder for my not so organized child. I like a good list, and I like to see...
Dec 8, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being the Church
God of Promise,we turn to You from a broken world,bringing all our hopes to Your altar: we hope for healing that gives abundant life we hope for equality that brings wholeness we hope for peace that abides God of Promise,we turn to You with loved ones on our...
