For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. – Jeremiah 29:11 Beloved of God, The instant Itzhak Perlman rolled onto the stage at Benaroya Hall April 20th, applause erupted from the packed house. The adulation was palpable. And for […]
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Tonight we gather with the church throughout the world around the cross of Christ. His cross comes into our midst both as the sign of God’s solidarity with all human suffering and as a symbol of God’s triumph over sin, death, and evil. Standing with women disciples at the foot of the cross, we hear the testimony […]
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Welcome to Peace! We’re glad you found us. Please join our community for one or more of these special IN-PERSON HOLY WEEK SERVICES, and know that each service will also be Live Streamed on our Peace YouTube Channel. Masks are required and will be provided for those who need them. HOLY WEEK PREVIEW: CROSSING OVER FROM […]
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Christ is the death of all that is, a bright, consuming fire, whose flames requires our prior self as kindling for the pyre. Christ is the death of dusty days of uncreative strife, for out from fire we tread upon the threshold of new life. – Susan Palo Cherwien Beloved of God, The journey of […]
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As we mark St. Patrick’s Feast Day, enjoy this version of St. Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer, sung to The Deer’s Cry, a lovely lyrical version sung by Irishwoman Rita Connolly. St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, (c. 389-March 17, 461) Here’s a audio recording recounting St. Patrick’s life and ministry: Patrick grew up in a somewhat privileged family, on the […]
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The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1 Beloved of God, With the omicron variant receding in the rear-view mirror and national, state, and county COVID mandates being loosened, we’re finally seeing a scenario […]
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On March 2nd we cross the threshold into LENT. If you would like to join us for our Ash Wednesday Service on March 2nd, you may use the link that follows to reserve space for yourself and/or your household: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/169391016089 Please note: reserve only ONE SPOT on Eventbrite, whether you are a single person, a couple, or […]
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“Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” – Isaiah 43:18-19a Beloved of God, It’s called “S.O.B. DAY”—but it’s not what you may think. At Holden Village, S.O.B. DAY = Sun Over Buckskin Day—the […]
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CREATION CARE AND CARBON NEUTRALITY At our congregational meeting on January 30, 2022, the Creation Care Team of Peace will present a resolution on carbon neutrality for consideration. The text of the resolution and the background leading to its creation can be found here: Resolution 2022-1 carbon neutrality To PREVIEW the Video introducing the resolution, click […]
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“O blessed spring, where word and sign embrace us into Christ the Vine: here Christ enjoins each one to be a branch of this lifegiving Tree. Through summer heat of youthful years, uncertain faith, rebellious tears, sustained by Christ’s infusing rain, the boughs will shout for joy again. When autumn cools and youth is cold, […]
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