by Michael Crosby | May 14, 2020 | E-Vine
In a recent email to FMC’s Service & Outreach Committee, committee Chair Janet Guthrie offered this frame of realistic hope from Arundhati Roy: Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no...
by Michael Crosby | Apr 16, 2020 | E-Vine
Several weeks ago, congregational chair Karen McKenzie started using the phrase “shelter in faith.” It was during a Spiritual Leadership Team zoom meeting, and we were discussing how the existent – though somewhat feeble – Care Group structure might help us all stay...
by Michael Crosby | Apr 9, 2020 | E-Vine
At his last meal, Jesus got up from the table, grabbed a towel, filled a bowl with water, and knelt to wash the trail-weary, dirt-encrusted feet of his followers and fellow pilgrims. Peter is uncomfortable with this until Jesus tells him that it’s the only Way:...
by Michael Crosby | Apr 6, 2020 | Worship Service Outlines
Maundy Thursday focuses on Jesus’ deep love for his friends as he prepares for the difficult ordeal that is coming. He washes their feet, they eat together, and he asks them to pray with him. When we gather in person for Maundy Thursday, our service usually includes a...
by Michael Crosby | Mar 27, 2020 | E-Vine
The birds missed the governor’s order to shelter in place. From my perch in the bedroom (or is it my home office now?), I can see a gaggle of crows chasing a hawk from the neighborhood. On my run this morning, birdsong rang from all directions. The blue jay is up to...
