“When I attend Morning Prayer, I hear words from our elders—words that have been spoken, passed on, written, compiled, and printed, from before the time of Moses up to the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.”
“In August, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy called on the nation, including religious communities, to reimagine our collective care in supporting caregivers and their children, saying, ‘Raising children is sacred work. It should matter to all of us.'”
“We are not alone in our struggles. We are not alone in our fears. We need community now more than ever.”
“Individual actions have the potential to reduce 25–30 percent of emissions needed to avoid dangerous climate change. That is a lot higher than most people realize!”
“These massive root systems grew and died for thousands of years, and created the rich black organic soils that are so productive here in the upper Midwest.”
“This past Sunday’s worship centered around the themes of Nature and Healing. Time spent in nature can reduce your blood pressure, lower your heart rate, and improve your immune system as well as your mood.”
“We all are bags of water flowing around. Of course you want that water to be clean. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.”
The trip offered some incredible opportunities for the singers to deepen their connections with one another through sightseeing and fun.
“After the pre-schoolers have run around a bit, they become intrigued with what the old ladies are doing and come over to ask questions. “
“So to love myself, I must look beyond myself—and find Jesus. Can I see Jesus in others? Can others see Jesus in me? What comes around goes around.”
