For the Bible Tells Me So
Our church will have a free public screening of the documentary “For the Bible Tells Me So” on Saturday, June 16th at 7 pm. This award-winning documentary that features Bishop
Continue readingMove over Easter Bunny, There Is Now an Easter Doggie
Dear Church Family and Friends, About a month ago, Eunita and I made a delightful discovery: our dog Joey makes Danalyn laugh—uncontrollably so. When Joey pounces on a toy, shakes
Continue readingMindful Eating Potluck and Movie
Do you ever think about where your food comes from? Do you think about how your strawberries are picked or how a hamburger patty is made? These are the kinds
Continue readingGood Friday Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Trayvon Martin
Good Friday is the day on which we confront violence and death in all its ugliness and sorrow. The crucifixion of Jesus provokes us to seek justice and peace in
Continue readingBlog Post: Listening with a Conscience
On February 23rd, the workers of the Vancouver Hilton told their stories at a Workers’ Rights Board Hearing that took place at the Vancouver Community Library. Their testimonies can be
Continue readingBlog Post: The Unheard Stories of Workers
Tonight I had the honor and privilege of participating in a Workers’ Rights Board Hearing at the Vancouver Community Library. Along with local university professors, the deputy mayor of Sea-Tac,
Continue readingNews Coverage of the Marriage Equality March
On February 15th, marchers from our church completed a 116-mile walk from Vancouver to Olympia to demonstrate support for marriage equality. The march received positive coverage in newspapers and on
Continue readingBlogging the Marriage Equality March: Hope and Gratitude–The Final Day
As we began the final day of the march, I was unsure of how it would end. United Churches of Olympia was organizing people of faith in Olympia to join
Continue readingBlogging the Marriage Equality March: Marching for Love on Valentine’s Day–Day Six
On a typical Valentine’s Day, my wife Eunita and I might go to Cannon Beach or some other relaxing destination. This year, however, we decided to walk together for the
Continue readingBlogging the Marriage Equality March: Joyful Encounters–Day Five
Every once in awhile I have an encounter with someone whose infectious spirit and joy make me feel fortunate to simply be in that person’s presence. This was the case
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