In music, grace notes are special ornamental notes that are generally played lightly and quickly. They don’t carry the melody; they aren’t necessary for the music. They just add airiness, […]
Beacon District
Down by the Riverside: Mama and God
I’m not sure how long it has been since I sat alone in the middle of an afternoon and just read a magazine. But I did it today. My mama […]
Beacon District Dismantling Racism Team Message
Greetings on behalf of the Beacon District Dismantling Racism Team (yes, that’s a mouthful!). For those of you who do not know, our team has been diligently meeting and working […]
Whole New Life
Journeying With Jesus and Jon (the Methodist) In his book, Aging: Growing Old In Church, Bishop Will Willimon reflects on the “whole new life” that awaits those who retire. He also notes […]
Creation Care Information Session: May 28
All clergy and interested laity in the Beacon and Sound districts are invited to attend an information session on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, regarding the Creation Care resolution adopted this […]
Down by the Riverside: Roscoe
Roscoe is looking a little bedraggled these windy Spring days. He’s got mud on his shoulder. He’s got mud on his ankles. He’s got mud on one of his ears, […]
Resurrection or Resuscitation?
Journeying With Jesus and Jon (the Methodist) “…we don’t evaluate people by what they have or how they look. We looked at the Messiah that way once and got it all […]
Acts I, II, & III
Journeying With Jesus and Jon (the Methodist) “… He steadfastly and determinedly set His face to go to Jerusalem.” Luke 9:51 AMPC With Holy Week only a little over two weeks away, we remember […]
Down By the Riverside: Pickles
I eat pickles when I can’t think of words to write. Sometimes, I sit down for an evening and know what I want to say. I can look back over […]