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Church columbarium is a statement of faith

By Rev'd Nancy Cox
July 22, 2026
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses….” — Hebrews 12:1 Summer is a season for vacations, family gatherings, and enjoying longer days. It may seem like an unusual time to think about a church columbarium. But perhaps that...

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Like a well-loved quilt, faith is pieced together over generations

By Rev'd Nancy Cox
July 01, 2026
As our nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, I've been reflecting on America’s earlier Bicentennial celebration. In 1976, I was fourteen years old. Like many that year, I made something to commemorate the occasion. I chose a quilt. Its pieces came from the lefto...

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Finding Jesus in Everyday Life: Adventures with “Flat Jesus"

By Rev'd Nancy Cox
June 24, 2026
Sometimes we think of faith as something that only happens on Sunday mornings or during special church events. But Jesus walks with us every day—in the ordinary moments as well as the extraordinary ones. Inspired by Jeff Brown’s Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown, "Flat Jesus...

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Summer, Gratitude, and the Gift of Community

By Rev'd Nancy Cox
June 17, 2026
Summer arrives with a different rhythm. School schedules pause, vacations beckon, and many of us find ourselves spending more time outdoors, enjoying the longer days. Summertime invites us to slow down, notice God's creation, and give thanks for the blessings that surround us and...

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Healing in the Interim Time

By Rev'd Nancy Cox
April 15, 2026
In the life of a parish, an interim season can feel uncertain. Standing between what has been and what will be is not simply a pause or a gap to be endured. It is, at its heart, a season given for healing, honesty and hope. Healing begins with honesty. Through the Holy Cow sur...

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