Sacred Grounds identified one conflict area that bothered me–Taking land and prosperity. In the 1500s there were approximately 70 million Native Americans when the first Spanish immigrants arrived.
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Sabbath…a true gift from God. Time to rest, to renew, to restore…time to REcreate. But even God had rested on the last day of creation. Even God knew it was important to do your work and then take time to step back and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Recently, I was asked about the meaning of Ash Wednesday and why it is practiced in our tradition of the faith. It wasn’t the first time I’ve ever been asked that question, and I’m sure it won’t be the last.
In my first call, I performed quite a number of weddings. The couples who came to me were a mixture of older, second-marriage couples and young couples fresh out of college and ready to, “start their lives together.” But in the end, they all had one thing in common…
Friends, WE are a Peace Garden. Right here, right now, at the corner of Lincolnia Rd. and Summit Dr., WE are a garden of peace for this community – a symbol of unity between people of diverse backgrounds.