With Love from Pat Friday, September 23, 2016 If you’re looking for inspiration and hope – and in today’s world who isn’t – I encourage you to watch this video. It tells the story of our new Bishop, Karen Oliveto. Bishop Oliveto is the first openly lesbian Bishop in the United Methodist Church. The […]
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The Pentecost Story is the Story Our World Needs Now
With Love from Pat Friday, May 13, 2016 This Sunday (May 15) is called Pentecost Sunday. We will read the story of the first day of Pentecost found in Acts 2:1-21, and we’ll think about what that first day of Pentecost has to do with this year’s day of Pentecost. Jesus had been executed by […]
Read MoreHeartbreak in Oregon: Looking for Hope Amidst Our Grief
With Love from Pat — October 2, 2015 The mass murders at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon are the latest in an endless stream of gun murders that is reaching devastating flood proportions. Yesterday was another day of unimaginable horror and sadness in our nation. I am friends with Scott Harkness, the Pastor of […]
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Our beloved church touches a lot of lives in so many ways each and every day. Here are some wonderful examples:
Read MoreThe Pentecost Story
This Sunday we will reflect on the story of the first Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21). This is an amazing story about God working through people to both change the way we think about one another and the way we live together.
Read MoreCivil Unions = Love Wins!
Colorado civil union provisions go into effect at midnight this coming Wednesday May 1st. Joe, Rosalee Blake and I are planning to offer Civil Union blessings beginning at midnight on May 1st at the Boulder County Clerk’s Office, 1750 33rd Street. Members of our beloved church will also be present to offer welcome, support and prayer. I have been meeting with one couple who will be exchanging vows at midnight on May 1st.
Read MoreNewtown and Boston
As I write this post I am watching the early morning MSNBC reports of the shoot-out and killing of one suspected Boston Marathon bomber and the extensive manhunt for the other suspect. I am hearing that everyone in the city of Boston should “shelter in place” which means stay indoors. News reporters say this kind of lock-down is unprecedented. All public transportation has been shut down. Now there are reports of other persons of interest in custody.
Read MoreOur Nutrient Rich Environment
Early Saturday morning our beloved Pastor Joe had emergency surgery to remove a blocked and inflamed gall bladder. Joe is home recovering and doing well. Dana Jones, Joes’ spouse and partner in life, is leading our 9:00 am Adult Forum this Sunday (April 14) focusing on the United Methodist Women’s Charter for Racial Justice. Joe is planning to be here Sunday for both our forum and for worship. Let’s keep Joe and Dana in our prayers for continuing good recovery and healing. May God give them, and all of us, everything we need and all that it takes, in this difficult time.
Read MoreEaster is Coming
Today is Good Friday. Earlier today at our Pine Street Churches Community Good Friday Service I preached on the second word of Jesus from the cross. This is the story of the two criminals who were executed next to Jesus (Luke 23:39-43).
Read MoreThe First Palm Sunday
Today I’m wondering what the people were looking for two thousand years ago on that first Palm Sunday. What unmet needs, what profound longings and what unfilled desires were caught up in those words “Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God!”
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