We all decided to paddle in tandem with the kayaks which involved a lot of communication, a great deal of trust, a lot of laughter, and an ability to work as a team. We were successful in doing all of these…well for the most part!! It was a time of bonding for us all. And […]
Friday Features, June 24, 2011
As announced in Friday Features on June 24: Connecting with Dee during her Sabbatical As we move through Dee’s sabbatical time, some have asked if they can send words of encouragement and thanksgiving to Dee while she is away. As mentioned in a “Seconds for Sabbatical” announcement, there are three ways to communicate your […]
Carmel: Getting It Right
Patti and Dee ready for sea kayaking As we set off to sea kayak, they gave us brief instruction on kayaking, paddling, and keeping the boats upright. After spending a great deal of time on the water, we felt confident in our ability to not tip the boat over. As we approached the shore, we […]
COTH Guest in the Pulpit, Bill Calhoun
COTH welcomes our guest preacher, Rev. Bill Calhoun, to worship on June 26th. His topic “Sabbath and Sabbatical” will kick off our Summer of Exploring Creative Play and Spirituality as we explore topics directly related to Pastor Dee’s summer sabbatical. Following is a brief bio: Bill Calhoun is a retired minister member of the […]
Carmel: Otters – Seals – Sea lions
We were overwhelmed with seeing over 30 otters; our guide said it was otter heaven. They were quite amazing. They camouflaged themselves in the kelp so it’s easy to miss them unless they are eating or sleeping in a raft, with tails up in the air. The seals were also playing and swimming around us […]
Carmel: Location, Location, Location
I observe that the location we choose to play has a dramatic impact on our levels of creativity. If I choose to locate myself in a dark room with little color my creativity is somewhat stifled. If I choose to find a location that inspires, engages, and invites me to play, I do…. At the Monterey […]
Carmel: Adventurous and Playful
I learned part of an adventure on play is those playmates we choose to play with, to travel with, to laugh with and be ourselves with… so from the first leg of the sabbatical travel to Carmel are the amazing, playful, delightful, lovely, fun, loving crew—Laura, Patti, Nicki, Julia, Kelly, Kay and Dee. Here are a […]
Shared Stories: The Otter and Little Boy
This video clip was shared with Pastor Dee during her recent meeting with Dr. Stuart Brown of The National Institute of Play in Carmel, California. It coincides nicely with Dee’s adventures with the sea otters on the first leg of her sabbatical adventures. http://video.yahoo.com/editorspicks-12135647/featured-24306389/playing-with-an-otter-25345251.html#crsl=%252Feditorspicks-12135647%252Ffeatured-24306389%252Fplaying-with-an-otter-25345251.html For a reminder of Pastor Dee’s upcoming travels and adventures, watch the Sabbatical Calendar on […]
Monthly Schedule of Worship and Activities
As printed in the Summer issue of Echoes, 2011
Friday Features, May 27, 2011
As announced in Friday Features on May 27: Surround Pastor Dee with Our Love and Support Make sure to sign the photo mat that’s on the Sabbatical table in the Narthex. Then Dee can fill the frame with a photo from her summer of exploring creative play and spirituality.