Comments for Ordinary Days

Comment on So how does a church run, anyways? by Christana

Christana — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:40:09 +0000

That’s totally true, Barry, especially in that the main point of a “business” is to make a profit. Naturally, that is not part of our schema in churches, which definitely aligns us with the non-profits of the world (which in fact, we are). I think all she meant by that is that we need money to run, just like everyone else, which is not a part of churches people often think about.

Comment on So how does a church run, anyways? by Barry

Barry — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:48:02 +0000

I’d say church is more like public radio and less like a business.

Comment on On being a member by barryuu

barryuu — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:29:09 +0000

How do we keep our memberships reflecting who we are in living into our best selves?
I think the short answer to this question is that churches become who their members are. Where many organizations already are something and seek to attract members who will pledge to the mission, our church is able to attract people with varied interests. If you are a music lover, you will find the choir. If you nurture your spirit through social action, you will find like minded people ready to roll up their sleeves. If you touch the sacred through meditation, you will find others who will sit with you in silence.
Together, we form a beautiful spiritual mosaic.

Comment on On being a member by kathyblack

kathyblack — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:13:14 +0000

Oh, Christana, I’m so sorry to see you go.

Comment on On Easter Sunday by Moe Walters

Moe Walters — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:23:59 +0000

It was a great service Christana, many thanks. And today (4/15) as well And Mónica signed the Book!!!! You’re on a roll…

Comment on When one door closes…….. by David Keyes

David Keyes — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:14:32 +0000

Christana, the news of your ministry in Taunton is good news indeed. How wonderful that the leaders of the First Parish congregation are welcoming you. Your vision sounds much like the one I had there a quarter century ago–way too soon. May your ministry be abundantly blessed.
David Keyes

Comment on When one door closes…….. by Judy Sheehan

Judy Sheehan — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:05:01 +0000

Spring is a wonderful time of new beginnings. Having been a past president of the Providence Benefit St. Church in the past, and an invested member of First Parish Taunton more recently – I am more than excited to begin the next part of our journey with others on the search for a spiritual community. I guess I should thank Norton for tilling the soil for us I for one am thrilled to welcome everyone to our Taunton Meetinghouse.

Comment on When one door closes…….. by Susanna Whitman

Susanna Whitman — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:50:26 +0000

With very best wishes in your work at the Taunton church. I’m glad I now know where to visit! Glad I saw Norton, too.

Comment on When one door closes…….. by Eileen Campbell

Eileen Campbell — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:47:47 +0000

What is the matter wit those people at Norton? Aside from the cowardice of having a lawyer tell a minister she isn’t being renewed, I mean.

Comment on When one door closes…….. by Barry Sanders

Barry Sanders — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:50:15 +0000

While I recognize that this has been very unsettling news for the young congregation in Norton, I am very excited about partnering with Christana to bring these 2 groups together to grow a church community. Christana has spoken lovingly about the community that has gathered in Norton. I am looking forward to meeting you all.
As the Director of Religious Education in Taunton, I invite anyone with questions about Sunday School and other children’s programming to contact me directly at barry.sanders@live.com
Bravery takes many forms. Whether it is in a leap of faith to reach beyond what we can see or the willingness to get back up and try again after being knocked down, if we are brave together, we might just do something truly amazing together.