United in Thanksgiving

In the midst of this anxiety-inducing election season, we all could use some peace. In the flurry of hateful, divisive words that seem to have little regard for the common good, it’s nice to be reminded that folks can still get along—even people with diverse backgrounds and beliefs. 

Central Joins in Moral National Day of Action in Frankfort

Monday morning, several of us joined with clergy and lay persons from different faith traditions in the region to ask for fair and just policies that benefit all, rather than a select few.  Clergy, including our own Pastor Mark, asked for reforms that would provide better health care, living-wage jobs, quality education, and equal voting rights for all.  

Progressive Christianity Seminar Audio

On Sunday morning May 29th, I led the second of two spring conversations on “An Introduction to Progressive Christianity.”   While identical in content to the General Session held in early April, this “make-up” presentation was also an opportunity for a better quality recording of the material.

Why I Relay: Becky Colliver

The main reason I Relay is Hope. As the world’s largest fundraising fundraising event, it is the most effective way I have found to end cancer. It gives you the most “bang for your buck” and give everyone Hope that this horrible disease can be defeated. 

Counseling at Central

People often ask me what it is I do.  I seem to be an oddity in the realm of ministry.  A pastoral counselor is one-part therapist to one-part pastor.

Open Source Church

How simple things from signs to conversations can create an environment of transparency, hospitality, and equality.

Rachel Childress Travels to Africa

In September I am blessed to attend a Habitat for Humanity International Global Village trip to Malawi, Africa.