October 12, 2023
This year’s stewardship theme, “Walking together” was inspired by the feeling that many of us shared as we proudly represented the Church walking in Eugene’s Pride Day march. It felt […]
Category: Fr. Birch
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October 5, 2023
Adult Formation The votes are in and it seems that, with a clear majority, meeting Sundays after the 10:30 service is the best time for the most people. We will […]
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September 28, 2023
This fall for Adult formation we will be discussing and learning about end-of-life issues from a Christian perspective. The class is intended not only for those of us in […]
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September 21, 2023
Disturbances to predictable routines always cause stress and anxiety. As I write, I am in Ohio working with my mother to upend everything that had become routine in her life. […]
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September 14, 2023
I understand that several in the congregation were disturbed by my sermon this past Sunday. The theme was the criticality of our corporate and communal relationship with God vis a […]
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September 7, 2023
This Sunday we will hear a lesson from Jesus about how we should approach our sisters and brothers when they sin against us. Jesus makes it sound simple and loving. […]
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August 17, 2023
New food pantry – Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard Last week, thanks to the efforts of Alex Daniel, we installed a new food pantry along the sidewalk near Hospitality village. It is […]
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August 10, 2023
Don’t forget the Pride March is this Saturday, August 12, beginning at 9:00 am at Kesey Square, the intersection of Broadway and Willamette. By 8:30 am I will be […]
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August 3, 2023
Next Saturday, August 12, is Eugene’s Pride Festival. The celebration includes a day long festival at Alton Baker Park with booths, vendors, entertainment and a joyous reminder that love is […]
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July 20, 2023
I’m not pondering anything particularly ponderous this week, just a couple things to be aware of: The Memorial Service for Jane Smith will be this Saturday, July 22 at 10:00 am. […]