Julie’s Jar: “Liturgy means…”

  Liturgy is a church word that can mean something related to worship. It sometimes refers to a reading, responsive or otherwise. To many ears, it sounds “churchey” and maybe

July 21, 2015 by fccadmin18

Julie’s Blog: “Season of Lamentation and Listening”

When tragedy strikes, lamentation is called for. The community of faith at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church is the epicenter of lamentation and the waves of grief reverberate throughout the

June 21, 2015 by fccadmin18

Julie’s Jar: “Belonging”

  Outwitted by Edwin Markham He drew a circle that shut me out: heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. Love and I had the wit to win. We drew a

June 17, 2015 by fccadmin18

Julie’s Jar: “Without A Doubt There Is No Faith”

  Many people search for certainty and think it can be found in spiritual traditions, more often referred to as “religion”. Certainty is the enemy of faith. Certainty destroys faith.

June 5, 2015 by fccadmin18

Julie’s Jar: Assumptions

People make assumptions based on information and/or observations. From a young age we are encouraged to check our assumptions with more information and more observations. This is one reason the

May 5, 2015 by fccadmin18