Blogging the Marriage Equality March: Hope and Gratitude–The Final Day
As we began the final day of the march, I was unsure of how it would end. United Churches of Olympia was organizing people of faith in Olympia to join
Continue readingEducation in the Progressive Christian Tradition
One of the national UCC’s slogans is: “God is Still Speaking”. That statement has always spoken to me when I think of how we embrace Christian Education at First Congregational
Continue readingBlogging the Marriage Equality March: Marching for Love on Valentine’s Day–Day Six
On a typical Valentine’s Day, my wife Eunita and I might go to Cannon Beach or some other relaxing destination. This year, however, we decided to walk together for the
Continue readingBlogging the Marriage Equality March: Joyful Encounters–Day Five
Every once in awhile I have an encounter with someone whose infectious spirit and joy make me feel fortunate to simply be in that person’s presence. This was the case
Continue readingBlogging the Marriage Equality March: Soft for the Heart–Day Four
When our church began worship this morning, I sent a text message to be shared with the congregation. I typed it out with my index finger while I was marching.
Continue readingBlogging the Marriage Equality March: What the March Can Teach Us–Day Three
The Lesson When we began planning for the marriage equality march in June of last year, my initial burst of enthusiasm was occasionally dampened by doubts. Who would ever want
Continue readingBlogging the Marriage Equality March: The Road, the Mountain, and the Light–Day Two
The Treacherous Road of Biblical Misinterpretation While we have been marching, our church has been getting phone calls. Not all of the calls have been pleasant. Some callers have been
Continue readingBlogging the Marriage Equality March: Unexpected Grace–Day One
I know stereotypes are a pernicious evil, but when a large pick up truck slowed to a stop on the middle of the road with its window down, I was
Continue readingNineteen Again
To listen to this sermon that features both humorous and heartfelt stories of love and marriage, click here.
Continue readingHelp Kick Off the Marriage Equality March
This Wednesday the Washington State House of Representatives is poised to pass the marriage equality bill. Unfortunately, the struggle for marriage equality will still not be over. In the name
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