This opening section gives a brief description of Native American Spirituality, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha’i and Unitarian Universalism. Several Individuals produced this 30 minute video about eleven religions in collaboration with the Long Island Multi-Faith Forum in order to promote a better understanding of the religious diversity on Long Island. Sent to me by the Long Island…
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The Embodiment of Truth
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” (John 16:13) What is truth? In today’s world of ever-expanding technology and information, it is…
Greystone Presbyterian Church, Oklahoma City
Greystone Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City is experiencing transformation. Around 2008 Greystone was considering closing the church, due in part to dwindling, graying membership. At that same time they call a young pastor, Timothy Blodgett. What happened next was a lot of conversation, prayer and an unexpected offer from a neighboring church to buy the…
The Event: A Day of Reflection – Our Past
The event is held during the worship time. The event as designed here should take about 75 minutes. Materials needed: Newsprint and/or Eraser Board Magic markers Bibles and Hymnals Healthy Congregations survey Ground Rules for Mutual Communication Paper and pens for small group leaders Folding chairs A bell or xylophone (used to get their attention) Timer…
A Day of Reflection and Discernment on the Past of a Particular Church
One of the events scheduled during the Interim period is something I refer to as “A Day of Reflection” The idea for these events came out of “Bible Studies for the Journey” found in the book Temporary Shepherds: A Congregational Handbook for Interim Ministry by Roger S. Nicholson. This is simply my account of how I…
Pastor’s Letter for May 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As I write this letter, I am still glowing from a magnificent Easter Sunday. It began with the men of the church cooking breakfast for all of us early risers. The food was great and the fellowship was even better! Alleluia! Then we moved outside to watch the children…
Pastor’s Letter for April 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I want to hear a really good triumphant story! I am ready for it! I want to hear a story of victory! I want to hear a story that causes us to jump up out of our seats and run into the streets with shouts of joy, “HE IS RISEN! …
Nealand Ministries: A Ministry of Revitalization 