by the Rev. Paul McLain   In our Praying the Psalms class on Sunday mornings, we have discussed two of the images often depicted in the Psalms – the pit … Continue reading “The Pit and the Wings”

by the Rev. Scott Walters   Lately, I’ve been thinking about the word flourish. This morning, I finished up a stool I made with a scrap of cyprus, the last … Continue reading “Flourishing”

by the Ven. Mimsy Jones   These words, attributed to Albert Camus, the Algerian-born French philosopher, author, journalist, and recipient of the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize in Literature, have seen … Continue reading “‘The Harshest Winter Finds in us An Invincible Spring’”

by the Rev. Katherine Bush   Hanging in my office is an icon of Mary Magdelene holding a red egg. I love it. Partly because for years my mom participated … Continue reading “Believing Impossible Things”

by the Rev. Scott Walters   Here’s a story told by Wendell Berry in an essay called “The Burden of the Gospels”:   In 1569 in Holland, a Mennonite named … Continue reading “The Way of the Cross”

by the Rev. Paul McLain   We are hurting, angry, and reeling from the senseless shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, resulting in the deaths of 3 children and 3 … Continue reading “Where Is Love?”

by the Rev. Paul McLain   In the midst of enjoying the return of Waffle Shop favorites like fish pudding and Boston Cream pie and listening to the amazing line-up … Continue reading “The Awakening Power of Books”

by the Ven. Mimsy Jones   ‘Who are you, God, and who am I?  -Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)   Frederick Buechner defines the ancient church season of Lent this way: … Continue reading “‘Who are you, God, and who am I?’”

by the Rev. Katherine Bush   ​As a high school senior, I took an advanced composition class with Lois Strock. I don’t think I have any of the stories or … Continue reading “You are”

Dear People of Calvary,   Like yours, I’m sure, my heart has been heavy this week with sadness and anger and confusion and fear, and the full range of human … Continue reading “Praying for Guidance and Justice”