May the earth continue to live May the heavens above continue to live May the rains continue to dampen the land May the wet forests continue to grow Then the flowers shall bloom And we people shall live again. Hawaiian Prayer https://www.coolharvest.org/ … [Read more...]
Are you looking for spirited, wise women of passion and compassion?
This easy-to-use book has strong feminist imagery and references focused on wom-en of the Bible. Updated and expanded, it now provides reflections on Tamar, Di-nah, Naomi, Michal, Vashti, Jephthah’s Daughter, Lenna Button, Susanna Wesley and Ann Turner to use in church during the sermon slot. Includes prayers & dialogues. Buy it here Rosalie Reynolds Sugrue is a fifth generation West Coaster. A wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and author, Rosalie is a retired teacher, and has also worked as a psychiatric nurse and motellier. She has been active in Jaycees, the Methodist Women’s Fellowship, the Community of Women and Men in Church and Society, National Council of … [Read more...]
Talanoa, Telling Our Stories, Korerohia ā tatou Purakau : celebrating 40 years of ordination
Eseta Mateiviti-Tulavu, Bettina Maxwell, Jacynthia Murphy, Carole Hughes, Numia Tomo-ana, photo taken by Ceridwyn Parr The editorial Committee met just before the shut down for COVID-19. There are over 40 stories which have been crafted and contributed to this publication. Inspite of the restrictions, we are still keeping to the timeline. The proof reader is hard at work, the designer is coming up with ideas, and we are collecting in the last of the beautiful photographs. We plan to launch the book in late October 2020. … [Read more...]
Life in the time of Covid-19
Our life has its seasons, and God has the reasons, Why spring follows winter, and new leaves grow for there’s a connection With our resurrection That flowers will bud after frost and snow, So there’s never a time to stop believing, there’s never a time for hope to die, there’s never a time to stop loving, these three things go on. There’s a time to be hurting, a time to be plucking, A time to be saving, a time to spend, A time to be grieving, a time to be dancing, A time for beginning, a time to end, But there’s never a time to stop believing, there’s never a time for hope to die, there’s never a time to stop loving, These three things go on. Shirley Murray Words by … [Read more...]
Act Walk Love
This is what the living God asks of you: Only this,to act justly - to love tenderly - to walk humbly with your GodMicah 6:8 If you often find yourself searching for a prayer and Bible reading for a meeting or prayer group, or just for yourself, this book will be a gift. Each two page spread contains a theme, a gathering invitation to ‘sit quietly in the presence of God’, a short Bible passage, a reflection for ‘breaking open the word’, some questions for responding, and a blessing. Printed with generous white space and a wonderful variety of art and photos, this book could both extend and deepen your liturgical resource kit. More information and ordering for $20 .00 on … [Read more...]
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