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  • Savoring the end of the season

    August is one of my favorite months. It is sun warmed ripe juicy blackberries and dusty dirt trails. It is…


  • Change in Perspective

    I believe that part of the work of faith is to learn and grow so that over time our perspective…


  • Keep Choosing Love

    Last week both the water station and the blessing box were removed from the front yard of the Sellwood Faith…


  • Make a note!

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  • Love in the Water

    This week it is set to be 100 degrees a couple of days.  Last year during the tragic heat wave…


  • Discernment Process

    This past Sunday our parish leadership team gathered to connect, dream, pray, play, and imagine.  From this work we are…


  • Back to Life

    This week after morning worship we had a BBQ and party in celebration of our newest community member, who is…


  • Working Together

    July 1st is New Year in the United Methodist Church. It’s common for pastors to post about the new church…


  • Taking a stand

    This week our Oregon-Idaho area United Methodist leaders from all churches and ministries met together. Each year we work through…


  • UGH

    I was struggling on Saturday. Suddenly I found myself with no tech people and no musician for morning worship. I…