Madras United Methodist Church

Beloved: This week, I have been in Colorado Springs with a cohort of clergy colleagues as part of the Center for Pastoral Effectiveness of the Rocky Mountains. I began this journey 10 years ago with Track I, and yesterday completed Track III. The core of the retreats (6 retreats for each track) is to become … More Weekly Note from the Preacher Woman, 4/20/18

Beloved: I met a man in Jerusalem whose family has been doing the same job since the 5th century. It has been passed down from generation to generation, father to son. It is a sacred obligation and is taken extremely seriously. Imagine! Being able to trace your family back to the 5th century—to know where … More Weekly Note from the Preacher Woman, 4/12/18

Beloved: What a marvelous Holy Week we shared! Again, thank you, thank you to all who made such a special week happen! Wow! Christ is risen, Indeed! This week, My Michael and I are going to trade places. I will sit in the front row and cheer him on, and he will be preaching. This … More Weekly Note from the Preacher Woman, 4/5/18

Beloved: Holy week always makes me feel like I am part of that old novelty act on the Ed Sullivan Show. You may remember the guy—in my memory, he was on every week—who balanced china plates on top of a spinning pole? He would get each one going, and then run back and forth along … More Weekly Note from the Preacher Woman, 3/29/18