2021 archive of Blog
November 14, 2021: Where is Your Hope?
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 11/13/21
We can all probably think of hardships occurring in the world and in our country: whether that is to the environment, with crime, politics. And we can think of local problems: with neighborhood disputes, difficulties at school or among our families. And IT ALL seems like a mess.
Moreover, it sounds like Jesus is confirming the messiness of life in the gospel. The readings at the end of the Liturgical Year always sounds like “gloom and doom.” But the first reading and the gospel are using symbolic language of apocalyptic images, colors, characters to describe what is going on currently for the ... Read More »
November 7, 2021: Our Task to Love
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 11/06/21
November 1, 2021: All Saints
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 11/01/21
October 31, 2021: Behind our Masks
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 10/30/21
[I invite the kids in costume to come up and sit in sanctuary]. OK who is has a scary costume on? [They stand and I describe the costumes] Who is wearing a super hero or a princess?
[Describe the costumes] What else do we have? [I describe ... Read More »
October 24, 2021: Throw Aside Your Cloak
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 10/21/21
In the gospel Jesus asks the blind man, “What do you want me to do for you?” Now close your eyes for a moment. Imagine Jesus asking the same question to you. “What do you want me to do for you?” What is your response? [Pause ... Read More »
October 17, 2021: The Winding Road
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 10/14/21
Sing: The road is long, with many a winding turnthat leads us to who knows where, who knows where
Think of your life as being in a road. What kind of road are you currently on? Does it feel straight and narrow, or long and winding as ... Read More »
October 10, 2021: Let Go
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 10/09/21
The leaves have spectacular lately. Well, I need a couple of volunteers (small kids) and help me with something. [I dump leaves on the sanctuary floor] Ask what are all these leaves for? Answer: to jump in and throw around. [Do it]
Did you know that ... Read More »
October 3, 2021: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 10/01/21
September 26, 2021: You Will Be Found
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 9/25/21
Have you ever felt that nobody was there? Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere?
Have you ever felt like you could disappear? Like you could fall and no one would hear?
Feeling alone is one of the toughest situations to endure. That ... Read More »
September 19, 2021: Row Your Boat
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 9/18/21
Recently, I have had two incredible experiences. This past week, I went white-water rafting down the Colorado River. It was a 3-day expedition. We camped at night and traveled during the day. It was exhilarating, challenging and fun.
At the beginning of September I went to ... Read More »