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Tag: Thanksgiving

Caring for all of God’s creation

Fall leaves in the woods

Reflecting on this season, Rev. Jodie Flessner, superintendent of the Western Waters District, shares how grateful she is to be part of a church that takes creation care seriously.

Finding what encourages generosity

Box of donations to a food pantry

Reflecting on the season, Bishop David Bard says that Thanksgiving reminds us to pay attention, to notice, and to celebrate kindness, goodness, justice, community, beauty, and love when we see… Continue Reading Finding what encourages generosity

What are you thankful for?

Children choir singing

Rev. Dean Prentiss, superintendent of the Greater Southwest District, asks us to pause and give thanks to God for all that we’ve been given.

When gratitude becomes a habit

Family eating Thanksgiving meal

In this season of gratitude, Rev. LuAnn Rourke shares wisdom on getting our minds and hearts centered in thanksgiving and praise.

My Year of Living Gratefully

Barista serving coffee

Pastor Jack Mannschreck writes about his goal to write a thank-you note each day of the year and the four takeaways he learned from it.

You’re invited to join us

People praying at a meal

Rev. Margie Crawford reminisces about what Thanksgiving meals were like growing up and what made them so special.

Thanks for everything, God!

Thanks for pumpkin pie

Sometimes giving thanks is easy. Other times it is hard. Nevertheless, counting blessings is pleasing to God and contributes to a joy-filled life.

The angle of thankfulness

Seasons of life require courage and right angle.

Some trees on her walk through the neighborhood were a glory to behold. Colorful and straight. Then there was that slanted evergreen. Why was it growing at an angle?

Giving thanks in 2020

Prayers of thanks

While there is a pandemic in progress, the Rev. Glenn Wagner reminds us to give thanks for our heritage, the benefits of being a U.S. citizen, and a God who… Continue Reading Giving thanks in 2020

A tool to grow spirit’s fruits

Fruits of the spirit

Enneagram is a tool that has been around a long time. Laura Witkowski encourages its use for both spiritual growth, nurturing relationships, and team building.