Category: pastor’s column
Learning to trust God in Lent and in our whole lifetime
Adam and Jesus were both sons of God; the difference between them was that Adam didn’t trust God, and Jesus did.
From Bob Brite: On the way to many changes – and celebrating every step of the way
Celebration is a necessary part of life. If you don’t have the high points, you can’t survive the low points. Celebrations typically mark the accomplishing of something – an end – or the commencing of something – a beginning.
Continuing to question who we are as we move into ecumenical future
In case you haven’t heard, the congregation of First Christian Church, Minneapolis decided by an over 85% margin to relocate into the ecumenical setting with Lyndale United Church of Christ and Salem English Lutheran Church at a common Ministry Center at 28th and Garfield.
Recommendation on Relocation Coming
Interim Pastor Bob Brite talks about the recent snowstorm and some recent decisions regarding the future of First Christian.
Advent: Watching, Waiting and Praying
First Christian’s Advent time, our kairos time, is one of working towards newness of life.
A chance to get acquainted with options for FCC’s future
Interim Pastor Bob Brite talks about two possible futures for First Christian Church, Minneapolis.
Authenticity a key ingredient for the future of the church
I’ve just returned from a brief gathering in retreat of the Downtown Ministerial Alliance. For the second year in a row we?ve focused on Harvey Cox?s The Future of Faith, a fascinating book that talks about the vast changes going on in our culture.
Downsizing lots of baggage both material and spiritual
As we prepare for the Grande Sale , I’m looking through my office and home with the idea that I’m going to do a fair amount of downsizing.
On following the Holy Spirit’s impulses and directions
A busy weekend following a busy week; it amazes me sometimes how God anticipates our needs and addresses them in strange ways.
Transition Team hosting forums to hear, discuss ideas
As the Transition Team continues to work on our future, we’ve reached the point where the Team wanting to go public with a few ideas to see what you might think about some of them.
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