Planned Vulnerability
Today we accomplished one of those pesky little tasks at Daycholah Center that needs to be completed once per year. State fire prevention code requires us to have our fire…
Modern Day Disciples
There are some days when I am able to see parallels between Jesus’ disciples and the community we are part of at Daycholah Center and Moon Beach. This week, one…
Squinting through the Vision
As part of our dining hall renovations we have decided it is time for some new decorating items. Some of the items that have been on display are well over…
A New Era
I would like to take this opportunity to announce that I have accepted the position of Managing Director of Daycholah Center. This acceptance is not an action that I have…
Baking Bread
This past Saturday we hosted a Youth Faith Formation retreat for confirmation students from across the state. One of the topics for the weekend was communion and as an activity…
Calendar Collision
Today is one of those unique days when the church calendar and the secular calendar collide in a strange way. Today is both Ash Wednesday and Valentines Day. So does…
Send Me!
I had the opportunity to attend an ordination service this past Sunday afternoon. For a clergy/church geek like myself those are some of the best events around. The music is…
All in the Family
The staff of UCCI, both Daycholah Center and Moonbeach, have spent a considerable amount of time exploring what it means to be performing ministry. One of the strong themes that…
Merry Christmas
In 2017 the fourth Sunday of Advent happens to also be Christmas Eve. I suspect that this is going to result in the fourth Sunday not getting a whole lot…
Advent Hope
The theme for the first Sunday in Advent is traditionally considered to be Hope. The scriptures normally shared on the first Sunday speak of a future event that is able…