Category Archives: who are we?

11 Reasons to Make Space for Different Worship Cultures (a rif on 11 Reasons to Stop Offering Different “Worship Styles”)

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Laura

First a bit of clarity. I read 11 Reasons to Stop Offering Different “Worship Styles” from the perspective of a long-time contemporary worship musician, lover of traditional hymns, and theologically trained ponderer. Much of what the author says needs to … Continue reading →

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A Liturgy on Aseity

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Laura

This is a liturgy I wrote for our staff devotional, designed so that each reader line was read by a different person. I think such readings are best when more voices are heard. Reader: God does not need our trust, … Continue reading →

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Ministering as a member of Christ’s Body

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Laura

What keeps a person in long-term ministry at a particular church? While the answer is no doubt complex, and probably out of our direct control, I suggest that a major influence is the nature of that person’s connection to the … Continue reading →

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Death and Real Life: Eyes Wide Open

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Laura

My first real memory of death is that of my beautiful green parakeet, Misha Monroe MacArthur, at the jaws of the family Dachshund. Other family pets had died before, but this was the first time my pet had died. I … Continue reading →

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Stop Pursuing Spiritual Growth and Start Loving Christ!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Laura

In 2009, our church’s motto was, “Passionately pursuing spiritual growth in Christ.” For most of the year, I thought this was a very good motto. On the Sunday that my mind changed, I sat in my normal spot doing my … Continue reading →

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