In a world that never stops demanding more, the ancient practice of Sabbath offers a radical alternative. This series explores how Sabbath isn't just about individual rest, but about justice for the overworked and alignment with the very rhythms God wove into creation itself.
As fireworks light up our Kansas City skies this Independence Day, we are often reminded of the American values of self-reliance and rugged individualism deeply woven into our cultural fabric.
You are capable of saintliness. That is what Theo often says to ordinary folks when he shares a coffee with them at the local coffee shop.
Collard greens and cornbread in a cast iron skillet; banana pudding and sweet potato pie tantalized our taste buds. It was a spread like none I had ever seen before in our Social Hall. But the real magic of the evening transcended the Soul Food Potluck Pop-Up.
“I didn’t know there were actually churches like that." I was both shocked and proud when she said: “I didn’t know there were actually churches like that." I also felt angry and wondered how God felt when God heard her say it aloud. “I didn't think there were actually churches like that."
Among the plethora of Kansas City’s gifts, summer boldly moves in. Vying for first place for best in show are: the buzz at the farmer’s market on Saturday morning; the crimson cardinal perched on my bird feeder; the fragrance on an evening stroll through Loose Park’s rose garden; and a carefree day at the K when the Royals win.
I met Marian in the 4th grade. Her desk was next to mine. After 4th grade, I moved to a new house and a new school and we never attended the same school again.
Weekly staff meetings here at the church always begin with a time called Enrichment. Everyone takes turns leading, so each time we are enriched in different ways. It could be a selection of music by one person, a PowerPoint on some aspect of church life by another, and so on.
May 18, 2025
On our vacation in February, Dave and I took a half-day kayaking trip. The first half was peaceful, relaxing and beautiful. I could feel my arms exerting themselves, and I felt energetic and happy.
Your Wednesdays in June and July just got way more exciting! Summer Pop-Ups begin on Wednesday, June 12 and will continue most Wednesdays through July 31.
Prophets like Jeremiah in the Bible were not exactly fortune-tellers but they most certainly kept up with what was going on in God's world, especially all the injustices. It made their blood boil, even if most of them were reluctant to get involved. Many of us today feel the same way, wary Read More...
On Wednesday, they locked the door, and on Thursday, they unlocked it. And the world is new again. The literal meaning of conclave is “with = con” and “key = clave”. In Latin, the word conclave refers to a lockable room.
May 11, 2025
