Pilgrims,
Last week, in the "Sunday links" section, I asked a series of questions to help shape our path forward. I confused many with my lack of clarity. My apology. The links were for Sunday's materials, not for a "survey" of questions. I was hoping for a free form answering of the following questions.... on how you experience worship these days…..
Pilgrims,
Last week I invited us to devote the month of May to thinking, praying, talking, acting...individually and collectively... to heal our planet. Please read this NL article as me trying to start a Pilgrim conversation…..
During worship on April 26, we said goodbye and farewell to Camille Pederson, who has been our ministerial intern this year. The congregation thanked her and offered encouragement….
Read MoreI know you will be reading this message after the actual 50th anniversary celebration on April 22, but that is when I am writing this to you. How did you mark Earth Day in the midst of stay-at-home orders because of the pandemic?….
Read MorePilgrims,
Well, we made it! We made it through a very different Holy Week and Easter, with all its unexpected emptiness. We gathered in the glow of resurrection light, not totally knowing what it all means…..
This quote speaks to a two part fear that I'm sure I share with many of you.
Read More….A Liturgy for those who Weep Without Knowing Why, from the book Every Moment Holy, copyright 2017, Douglas McKelvey…..
Read More….Here are some other family opportunities for you to consider…..
Read More….I'm excited to let you know that Pilgrim has a YouTube page up and running, which can be found HERE (I've also set up a shortcut of tiny.cc/durhampucc for easier access). All of our virtual services are posted there for on-demand viewing,….
Read MoreGood Friday Pilgrims,
This day feels ever so meaningful this year as the pandemic distorts any sense of normalcy this Holy Week. But when you think about it, how could that fateful week have been "normal" for the disciples and/or for Jesus?….
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Durham County Department of Public Health wants to make sure you get accurate and up-to-date information to keep you and your families safe. Please take note of the following, and share this information with your friends and loved ones:…..
Read More….I would sincerely like to speak to any of you about the moments you're encountering... or anything else you'd like to talk about. With that in mind I have re-titled my office hours as "drop-in and chat time," …..
Read MoreI don't even know where to start. There are so many different directions this letter could go. I'll keep it simple…..
Read MoreI don't even know how to frame the way I want to ask how you are doing because every question I come up with falls flat given our new reality. We are all just coping as best we can. One of my colleagues remarked that we are building the plane as we are flying it.....how true is that!….
Read MoreSince the April 18th Duke Gardens family hang-out date will almost certainly need to be postponed here are some other family opportunities for you to consider…..
Read MoreA forewarning, this is a much longer newsletter with a lot of information to help us stay connected. With that, how are you doing in our ever changing reality? ….
Read MorePilgrim’s leadership team has had intentional conversation over the past week imagining how to create the safest space possible for our community and to do our part to “flatten the curve.”
Read MoreGiving/doing should feel good and if it’s not feeling good then it’s time to look at the way we are or aren’t taking part in our relationships with others.
Read MoreAs I shared during worship last Sunday, we can take simple steps of washing our hands frequently; using hand sanitizer before participating in communion and offering caution and care as we pass the peace and/or greet each other with the love of Christ.
All in all, let us follow the advice of our church leaders who urge education, caution and common sense as U.S. coronavirus cases increase….
Pilgrim’s Auxiliary members, with help from others in the congregation, provided enough supplies to load up a van. These room kits will help furnish households for Durham residents moving into their own homes….
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