As presented during “Seconds for Sabbatical,” May 8, 2011 An overview of the Summer Series, currently being developed by the Sabbatical Team, was presented by Jill Hesser, highlighting Pastor Dee’s summer itinerary and how the the local schedule of activities relates. Elements from Dee’s itinerary – from California to Bimini to Oregon and finishing in Tanzania – will be highlighted through […]
Dee’s First Blog Entry
Well, May is here and that means that in less than 30 days we begin this summer adventure of play, creativity and spirituality. I can say writing the first blog post is a little daunting; what to say? what to describe? Kelly Krueger has done an amazing job keeping things going out to those of you who have subscribed […]
Pastor Dee’s Letter ~ Summer Preparations
Pastor Dee’s Letter, Echoes, May 2011 It’s May!!! Hooray Hooray! I love this time of the year. It is a time for emergence from winter! We start seeing bulbs and crocus peak through the dry ground with color and life. The days seem warmer and longer. Snow is long gone for the season (we hope-rain is […]
Exciting Field Trips Planned by the Sabbatical Team
As printed in the May 2011 issue of Echoes: To help us explore a bit of what Dee might experience during her summer sabbatical travels, the COTH Sabbatical Team is offering a one-day field trip to the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center in Divide. We will leave mid-morning on Saturday, May 14, from the church, stop for […]
Book Studies & Movies Offered by the Sabbatical Team
ECHOES Inspire . . . Inform . . . Invite As printed in the May 2011 issue of Echoes: Book studies and movies will be two ways – in addition to field trips (see separate article about the trips) – that the Sabbatical Team hopes to involve the congregation in our own […]
Friday Features, April 15, 2011
As announced in worship on April 10 and distributed in Friday Features on April 15: The Sabbatical team invites you to join in on a congregational field trip to the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center on Saturday, May 14. Details and a sign-up form are available on the Sabbatical Table in the Narthex, or […]
Summer Series – Books, Movies, Activities
The following insert was in the bulletin for the March 27 and April 3 worship services. The insert can be found in the Narthex. Summer Series Want to make this upcoming “sabbatical summer” a rewarding and enriching experience while Pastor Dee is on sabbatical? Consider participating in Summer Series – a selection of activities including book […]
More Books…
Dee has added more books to her reading list in preparation for the Summer of Exploring Creative Play and Spirituality. A full list of reading materials is always available on the left side-bar of this blog. Caroline Knapp Pack of Two Katrina Kittle The Blessings of the Animals Ralph Helfer Zamba Jonathan Balcombe Second Nature […]
Friday Features, March 11, 2011
THE SABBATICAL TEAM hopes to enhance the congregation’s own sabbatical experiences during the time Pastor Dee is on sabbatical. One such opportunity will be a study to deepen our understanding of the true meaning of Sabbath (the word Sabbatical actually means Sabbath). This study will be offered during the month of May on Sunday mornings, […]
A Summer of Exploring Creative Play and Spirituality
As printed in the March/April 2011 issue of Echoes: As our “Summer of Exploring Creative Play and Spirituality” approaches, we are pleased to announce the following guest preachers, their sermon themes, and how these themes relate to Dee’s sabbatical itinerary. Dates In the Pulpit Sermon Themes Pastor Dee’s Itinerary June 5 Pastor Dee Outdoor service […]