As a former Lutheran, Lent was never really a big deal. I cringe to say that. The church was decorated in lovely purple, there were palm fronds. The children did an Easter pageant, adults did special readings. We never gave anything up for Lent, I didn’t even know that was a thing until 15 yearsContinue reading “Lent Pieces”
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Pieces of Change
I have never considered myself a particular religion. I was baptized and confirmed “Lutheran,” but haven’t attended a Lutheran church in 40 years! Spent four years with the Unitarian Universalist church, meeting amazing people who challenged my beliefs. Met a new friend who invited me to her church; Episcopalian, new to me, but also similarContinue reading “Pieces of Change”
Hypocrisy
“No Religion” is the third largest religious group following Christians and Muslims. The “unaffiliated category” covers all those who profess no religion, from atheists and agnostics to people with spiritual beliefs but no link to any established faith. Hypocrisy is keeping a lot of people away from the Christian church for a myriad of reasons. Continue reading “Hypocrisy”
Pieces of Community
In the past two days I’ve spent a good amount of time with UU’ers (Unitarian Universalists). I remain a “friend” of this community, as I had been an active participant for four years. Some Christians would tell you “don’t converse with unsaved folks.” But that NEVER made sense to me. How are you supposed toContinue reading “Pieces of Community”
Bold Pieces
I believe it’s incredibly important to research and understand what you believe; particularly if it comes from habit or “how you were raised.” For many, many years I’ve described my spiritual beliefs as a “patchwork quilt” believing a little of this and a little of that, but not committing to any one belief. And usingContinue reading “Bold Pieces”
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