founders blog archive
Living Water | blog
There exists a place in us where we are very much in need of living water.
Here I Am | blog
Today – I want to open my eyes wider, and listen better to notice where God is at work in the world, so that I can join in.
Telling Our Stories | blog
May the moments of today include the chance to remember and tell our stories of God breaking in.
Images of God | blog
What words can you list that help you see God?
Soul Restoration | blog
Does your soul need restoring today? Can you make space to let God fill you up?
Morning by Morning | blog
What do we hear this day, this morning, as our ears awaken?
A New Day Dawns | blog
A New Day Dawns: How can Easter’s good news break into our world today?
There Shall Be a Day | blog
How do we trust and hope in the love we can’t yet see happening in our world?
This is the Day! | blog
There is a rhythm to the days of our lives, a beginning, middle and end, that is a gift from God.
How to Heal our Divides Book Group | blog
How to Heal Our Divides book study inspires us to be instruments of peace in our divided world.
When the Sun Goes Down: exploring creativity and spirituality | blog
Taking time to notice the beauty that surrounds us.
Writing toward wholeness: exploring creativity and spirituality | blog
I do believe we all want wholeness, to feed our souls and connect with the life-giving power of God
We See You | blog
In this time of pain and unrest and violence, let us choose to see no stranger.
House of Prayer for All | blog
Exploring what it means to say we want our churches to be a House of Prayer for All.
Don’t Buy the Baloney | blog
As part of the Church’s current book group, we’ve been reading We Cry Justice, edited by Liz Theoharis…The book bends the mind, expands it, exposes it to views that we probably never explored in quite the same way.
When Everything Comes Together | blog
I am reminded of the power of writing to heal our souls.
You Are A Drop In The Bucket | blog
We are all drops in the bucket…Each of us has been created to live as one small drop of God’s universal goodness and love.
Expanding Theology in Youth Ministry | blog
Nathan Wheeler works with young adults and is the author of the book, “A Faith Their Own” about expanding youth theology.
Finding Our Oasis | blog
Finding our oasis: noticing where we are thirsty and where we get filled up.
Merit or Privilege? | blog
Karen Wicker is a spiritual writer who shares meditations regularly on her blog site, simplysoulsearching.com.
Creative Writing as a Spiritual Practice | blog
Creative Writing opens us up to the power of the Spirit of God in our stories.
What does Progressive Christian mean? | blog
Progressive Christians focus on finding ways to love God and love their neighbors as the center of faith.
Lesser but Equal | blog
Steve Berg writes about the power of names in the voice of a shorebird who struggles with overcoming societal labels.
Three Ways to Connect | blog
Are you looking for ways to connect, and what used to work doesn’t work anymore?
Leaving the Church Building Behind | blog
A spiritual community is vital to our wellbeing, and it doesn’t have to be housed in a building to be genuine.
sunshine | founders blog
This week, Kat Nemec, shares her reflection on redefining success related to New Year’s Resolutions given *gestures broadly*
hope | founders blog
As part of our “Signs of Hope” series, resident philosopher Steve Berg shares his take on the concept of hope.
transformation | founders blog
Linda shares a reflection on how loving mercy can sometimes be filled with enthusiasm, but when it comes to our personal lives, it can become difficult.
mom…bringing love | founders blog
Kat Nemec shares a blog post about the power of moms and the instpiration she has found in Anne Lamott.
that’s my toy | founders blog
The song, “That’s My Toy–as Steve puts it–starts out, “OK we’ve all done that” but ends up a stark pronouncement of where selfish behavior leads.
shed light | founders blog
In this blog, Steve shares a poem about the importance of shedding our personal cloaks, so that we can end hate and better understand others.
undies on the outside | founders blog
Kat Nemec shares a blog about how in this time of adjusting our lives, we should live a life that keeps us safe, but still allows us to experience joy.
no time like the present | founders blog
In this blog, Steve reflects on the phrase “no time like the present” and how it now has a different meaning throughout the pandemic.
loving mercy is harder than it sounds | founders blog
Linda shares a reflection on how loving mercy can sometimes be filled with enthusiasm, but when it comes to our personal lives, it can become difficult.
hope | founders blog
Kat Nemec, member of our steering team, shared a reflection on hope, and how as long as we have hope that things will work out, life will be beautiful.
porch meditation | founders blog
Jane shares a meditation from her porch in South Carolina – deeply reflecting about her divorce and the emotions attached to it.
ordinary things | founders blog
In a short and simple way, Steve tells us about his friend who reminds everyone she is around to notice the ordinary things, and find joy in them.
sun and snow | founders blog
Linda shares a photo from a snowy day, and reminds us to have faith that when winter is over, the light will come back and the warmth will soon follow.
porch miracle | founders blog
Jane shares a meditation from her porch in South Carolina – reflecting on resurrection and the miracle of life.
winding roads | founders blog
Through asking us to imagine ourselves on a winding path, Steve Berg wants to know if we all can embrace the journey that God planned for each of us.
now and forevermore | founders blog
Katelyn, one of our staff members, shares her epiphany moments in life and challenges us to enter the new year seeking and finding our own epiphany moments.
porch | founders blog
Jane shares two meditations from her porch in South Carolina–full of gratitude, reflection, and hope.
bucket list | founders blog
Kat Nemec, member of our steering team, shares an inspirational story of her daughter, Olivia, living out one item on her bucket list.
blocks | founders blog
Of all the obstacles on a journey of creativity, spirituality, and justice, we shouldn’t let an unwillingness to forgive others and ourselves block our journey.
community | founders blog
Jane, a licensed clinical social worker, breaks down the idea of community and gives us a tool to identify the communities in our lives.
neighbors | founders blog
Mark shares an inspirational quote, that doesn’t end in “everything is cool,” but ends with “we will try to be here for you.”
be still | founders blog
Linda shares a photo from Maine, a place where she is able to pause and take in the reflected light and beauty of God’s creation.
one in a billion | founders blog
In a touching and unexpected way, Steve Berg wrestles with the meaning of life, and ispires us to enjoy the one life we have.
intersections | founders blog
Pastor Debbie explores what is at the intersection of creativity, spirituality and justice– and how it has inspired connect.faith