I had a conversation recently with a well known Canadian painter and film maker about the power of words of blessing in our lives. We were talking about identity – what it takes to sort our who you are, to hold onto that while also making space for the “other”, how this all plays into […]
December 10, 2011
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Can we learn to wait instead of consume?
When it comes to music in shopping malls, the human race can be divided into two groups: those that notice the music and those that don’t. I’m in the first group. I not only notice it, I listen to it, and then suffer from having it stuck in my head until I find some way […]
December 2, 2011
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More waiting…
This week, I’d like to lead us in a further exploration of the theme of waiting. We’ll explore some scripture, and develop a picture of the expectancy that was prominent in the majority of the people in the time of Jesus. Then I hope to share personally about some of my own journey and struggle […]
November 24, 2011
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Waiting for Advent…
Advent is imminent. Just around the corner, yet coming at a pace we don’t control. For all that we have to do with it, it might not come at all. And yet, we look forward to what is coming – we anticipate, we plan, we schedule. These are the things we do well when something […]
November 11, 2011
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Impending Zombie Apocolypse
One of the reasons I love being the pastor of The Table is because the community consistently affords me a sense of freedom as a teacher. If The Table is your only church experience you might think that permission to explore big and even controversial topics in church is normal. In my experience, that isn’t […]
November 4, 2011
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About Human Sexuality…
Well, it has been a while since we have spent time in the “For Your Consideration” series. In fact, there are folks that have joined us at The Table that have no experience whatsoever of this series, and to whom much of this email might seem like gibberish. It’s tempting to back the truck all […]
October 28, 2011
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The Justice Word…
saiah 1:17 reads: Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Justice is what some might call a ‘buzz word’ in scripture. It comes up again and again, and yet the meaning of the word could raise a lot of debate. Justice is something […]
October 27, 2011
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Most Needed Items for Agape Table
The Table community has decided to support Agape Table in providing much needed items for their community of single parents, the working poor, expecting mothers, unemployed, children, seniors, people with disabilities, and other people who need access to nutrition. Agape table has provided us with a list of current “most needed” items. Please bring what […]
October 21, 2011
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Family Impact: for good and for ill…
I have had a few conversations in the last couple of weeks that have poignantly reminded me of the tremendous impact “family” can have on our lives – both for good and for ill. The functional absence of parents, the complexity of families, the dysfunction and hurt…these things have HUGE ongoing force in our lives. […]
October 15, 2011
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EXCITING ANNUAL MTG TOMORROW
This Sunday (tomorrow) is our Annual Meeting. Those words can sound boring, but to show you JUST how exciting it can really be, take a look at this video! ANNOUNCING OUR ANNUAL MEETING
January 1, 2012
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