Category Archives: Fellowship

Choir Returns

Posted on March 11, 2022 by NDC Admin

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples,     and I will sing praises to you among the nations. Psalm 108:3 It is time to return to in-person choir rehearsals in preparation for the choir to sing in worship … Continue reading →

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Newest All-Church Read Invites Reflection on “a Hymn of Love to the World”

Posted on February 3, 2022 by NDC Admin

The All-Church Read group, sponsored by members of Daytime Fellowship has chosen Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer, as the next book. This is an opportunity to learn how to treat the Earth as a beloved family member rather than … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – September 27, 2021

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer Lord, the day is cold;Warm it with your presence.The way is dark;Lighten it with your Grace.Our hearts are empty;Fill them with your love.Our minds are fearful;Strengthen them with your hope.Our lives are sinful;Guide us in your way.Lord, … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – September 20, 2021

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer Holy One, We hold in your light …… our human siblings who suffer from storms and droughts intensified by climate change.… all species that suffer.… world leaders delegated to make decisions for life. We pray that the … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – August 2, 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer A Pastoral Word Sometimes I hate being right. When the COVID-19 vaccines were first coming out, I kept thinking about how they had only been tested to make sure they were effective against severe illness and death, … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – June 14, 2021

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer Holy One, you know us better than we know ourselves. Empower each one of us to recognize and to use our gifts to strengthen the community, to share openly and honestly our thoughts, to respect the opinions … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – April 26, 2021

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer A Blessing from Nadia Bolz-Weber May you find yourself surprised by your very own heart.May you sense it hurting for people you don’t even like very much.May you feel it loving something entirely unlikely.And when your heart … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – December 28, 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer At the beginning of time and at the endyou are God and I bless you.At my birth and in my dying,in the opening of the day and at its close,in my waking and my sleepingyou are God … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – December 14, 2020

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer In the beginning O GodYou shaped my soul and set its weaveYou formed my bodyand gave it breath.Renew me this dayin the image of your love.O great God, grant me your lightO great God, grant me your … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – November 16, 2020

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Jeffrey Spencer

Prayer A Pastoral Word Too many people live and die on the street, unhoused, nameless and alone. Each year for more years than I can count, Abode Services, St. James Episcopal Church, and the Tri-City Interfaith Council (TCIC) co-sponsor an … Continue reading →

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