While still sheltering in place, we continue to open our sanctuary for neighbors and the congregation to come by for a moment of quiet reflection. This season… Read more “An Epiphany Tree”
The Faces of Christmas
While we are still not worshiping in person, we have opened the sanctuary for people to walk through and reflect on the story of Christ’s birth through… Read more “The Faces of Christmas”
No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant: Online
Since we are not able to gather in person during the pandemic, we are moving our Christmas Pageant online. To adjust the pageant to an online format,… Read more “No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant: Online”
At-Home Advent Ritual Set
During the pandemic, this Advent and Christmas season will be difficult for many as we are unable to gather together and participate in rituals that give us… Read more “At-Home Advent Ritual Set”
A Labyrinth: Pandemic-friendly
While faith communities in San Francisco are still not worshiping in person, I recognize that people are carrying a lot of anxiety leading up to Election Day.… Read more “A Labyrinth: Pandemic-friendly”
A Beautiful Faith in the Neighborhood: Worship Online
During Shelter-in-place, we have been pre-recording worship services. Worship planning has felt more like producing a TV show once a week. When my friend, Rev. Corey Nelson,… Read more “A Beautiful Faith in the Neighborhood: Worship Online”
Reverse Trick or Treating
During Shelter-in-Place, trick or treating is discouraged in San Francisco. Being in an urban area, we don’t have space like a parking lot or yard to be… Read more “Reverse Trick or Treating”
Psalms: Worship Online
Like many faith communities who had to move from worshipping face to face to worshipping online, I struggled with how to transfer what we do liturgically into… Read more “Psalms: Worship Online”
Kids’ Time & Worship Online
Like many pastors and church leaders, I’m navigating this uncertain time of having to close the church and move worship online. I have been moved and inspired… Read more “Kids’ Time & Worship Online”
Paper-Making: The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like . . .
This is an 8-Sunday series, I did on the Kingdom of Heaven parables in Matthew. What strung these Sundays together was a making paper activity. Below are… Read more “Paper-Making: The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like . . .”
