Seeking to avoid platitudes, I just want you all to know that our congregation, our faith community, will not change our values and actions. We'll continue to be a place for those who are cast out, and together we'll work toward justice and mercy: God's kin-dom on earth as it is in heaven.I am going to a funeral this morning, and will be back at the church by 1:00pm and stay until at least 7:00pm....

Dear Hope Friends and Family,We are going to shift gears for the month of November, and talk about what it takes to create meaningful friendships in our lives (the photo below is my friends Halloween 1976). Studies about how to be happy and how to live a long life and how to deal with anxiety all talk about deep breathing, exercise, and eating healthy. They all also include meaningful friendships ...