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Lessons from the Pandemic

by the Rev. Paul McLain   During Lent five years ago, our lives and world were jarred in ways we may not yet comprehend. Five years may be too soon … Continue reading “Lessons from the Pandemic”

Make This Place Beautiful

by Nathan Brasfield, Director of Youth and Community Ministries   About fifteen minutes before the start of Youth Formation this past Sunday morning, I was alone in the new High … Continue reading “Make This Place Beautiful”

Trout Files, Vinegar Vats, Stair Treads, & Dave

by the Rev. Scott Walters   Four years ago, almost to the day, I blogged HERE (Is “blog” still a verb in 2025?) about the day I learned to hang … Continue reading “Trout Files, Vinegar Vats, Stair Treads, & Dave”

What are you doing here?

by Jackson Hearn, Associate Organist   I was sitting in the nave at church this past Tuesday during that period we call “Silence in the City,” when I heard the … Continue reading “What are you doing here?”

“I didn’t know how much I needed this”

by the Rev. Katherine Bush   Can we keep talking about the renovations at Calvary, or are you a little tired of construction updates? How about the response to the … Continue reading ““I didn’t know how much I needed this””

Who is Marcus Borg?

by the Rev. Mimsy Jones   ‘Who is Marcus Borg?’ I asked my Calvary colleague, the Rev. Gay Rahn, as we looked over the list of Lenten Preaching Series (LPS) … Continue reading “Who is Marcus Borg?”

From Dungeons to Dignity

by the Rev. Paul McLain   ‘I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring … Continue reading “From Dungeons to Dignity”

Right in the Middle

by Kristin Lensch, Organist-Choirmaster   My high school IB English teacher, Arzelee Drown, was that teacher. The one that you credit for helping you learn to love learning and with … Continue reading “Right in the Middle”

On Mercy

by the Rev. Scott Walters   I’ve had mercy on my mind. It’s such an important word and practice for Christians and for Jews. A Hebrew prophet named Micah, who … Continue reading “On Mercy”

Tragic Grace

by the Rev. Katherine Bush   In the coming days and weeks, many events will grab our attention—both news of the day and reminders of our deep histories. We will … Continue reading “Tragic Grace”