To continue our sharing of amazing animal-human stories, view this slide show about the man who raised a grizzly bear, forwarded to Pastor Dee by Joyce Scheel: From: Joyce Scheel Date: Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM Subject: Fw: The Grizzly Bear To: Dee Cooper This is incredible! Joyce The_Grizzly_Bear
Shared Stories: The Whale
Following is a beautiful animal story, shared by COTH member, Kelly Croke. As mentioned in a previous post, stories like this one will be captured and posted on the blog for your enjoyment. ———- Forwarded message ———- From: Kelly Croke Date: Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 6:27 PM Subject: Fw: The Whale–true story […]
Shared Stories: Deer and Friends
As noted in a previous post, animal stories received by Dee will be logged here for all to view and enjoy. The following was received by COTH member Carolyn Alexander: —–Original Message—– From: Carolyn Alexander Sent: Tue, Feb 22, 2011 1:02 pm Subject: A dog and a deer Cool! http://www.dogwork.com/ddsff4/
Sharing Wonderful Animal Stories
Dee says, “I am starting to get several emails from members about the animal human connections. I wish there was some way we could log or keep these or have them where others could see them too.” And so, as possible, we will be logging the wonderful animal stories received by Dee as she prepares for our […]
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 […]
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 […]
Potluck Presentation, January 23, 2011
Thank you to all Church of the Hills elders, staff, members, and friends who joined us for the potluck lunch and Sabbatical informational presentation after worship on January 23, 2011. The food and attendance was excellent and the thoughtful questions were much appreciated. After an introduction and prayer from team member Lee Stratton, Pastor Dee […]
Sabbatical Frequently Asked Questions
Do you wonder: “What is the Purpose of a Sabbatical?” or “What is the Lilly Endowment Grant?” or “Is $8,000 really enough to cover all the church expenses for the summer?” These questions and many others are answered in the Sabbatical Frequently Asked Questions document available in hard copy in the Narthex or by clicking […]
Summer 2011 Worship Schedule
Summer of Exploring Creative Play and Spirituality During our “Summer of Exploring Creative Play and Spirituality” we welcome guests in the pulpit to bring our worship messages. The summer worship schedule will be announced again when final. To date, however, we are thrilled to share the following visiting pastors and guests and their topics: June […]
Sabbatical Potluck, January 23, 2011
As printed in the January 2011 issue of Echoes: Please come to the congregational potluck lunch Sunday, January 23rd, right after church in the Fellowship Hall. A-H: Side dishes I-Q: Desserts R-Z: Main dishes Dee and the Sabbatical team will give a short presentation on Dee’s Sabbatical theme and will be available to answer all your […]