A few years ago, this worship was one of my beginning attempts to integrate children in worship. At the time, we were just starting to get a… Read more “No Stress, No Fuss Holy Week Pageant & Worship”
Month: March 2012
How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part III
At the Next conference, I shared about a gathering where we gathered the 22 churches in San Francisco to see how we could better partner with one… Read more “How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part III”
A Sunday (13) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: 3 Going on 16
“Sound of Music” is one of my favorite movies. I even went to Salzburg and did the “Sound of Music” tour. One of my favorite scenes is… Read more “A Sunday (13) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: 3 Going on 16”
Is There a Different Way to Do Presbytery Meetings?
I began my moderator year for the Presbytery of San Francisco January of this year. My focus for this year is to change the way we meet… Read more “Is There a Different Way to Do Presbytery Meetings?”
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
22“No!” the other woman shouted. “He was your son. My baby is alive!” “The dead baby is yours,” the first woman yelled. “Mine is alive!” They argued back and… Read more “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”
A Sunday (12) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Happy Birthday
Today, we celebrated St. John’s 142nd birthday. It always falls near St. Patrick’s Day, so usually we celebrate with corned beef and cabbage and of course a… Read more “A Sunday (12) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Happy Birthday”
The World Is Flat or Is It? – Changes in Presbytery & GA
9 The headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine. He didn’t know where it came from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. (John 2.9)… Read more “The World Is Flat or Is It? – Changes in Presbytery & GA”
A Sunday (11) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Spring Forward
1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. (Ecclesiastes 3.1) I’m convinced that Daylight Savings Time is some cruel joke on… Read more “A Sunday (11) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Spring Forward”
Help the Children: Empower or Save?
13 Some people brought children to Jesus so that he would place his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded them. 14 “Allow the children to come to… Read more “Help the Children: Empower or Save?”
A Sunday (10) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Jesus & 3 Year Olds
41Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for Passover. 42And when Jesus was twelve years old, they all went there as usual for the celebration. 43After Passover his parents… Read more “A Sunday (10) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Jesus & 3 Year Olds”
Still Waters 