Author: s.turner

Note From Pastor Isa – March 2022

Dear Ones,

There are many glorious exciting things on the horizon and just beyond:  spring, being together in-person, what else?  Still being relatively new to the Fellowship, I’m eager for maskless conversations with you in the sunshine–with snacks–and the opportunity to dream together about all we … read more.

Renewing Faith (March 2022)

This month’s Soul Matters theme explores Renewing Faith

 

“Faith is homesickness. Faith is a lump in the throat.”  — Frederick Buechner

“Once a reporter asked A.J. Muste, “Do you really think you are going to change the policies of this country by standing out here … read more.

Note From Pastor Isa – Feb 2022

Dear Ones,

Happy Groundhog Day!  It’s always such good timing.  Right when I’ve started to accept the reality of winter, I’m reminded of the suggestion of spring.  It will come, sooner or later.  How are you handling the long wait for spring?  And the long wait … read more.

Widening the Circle (Feb 2022)

This month’s Soul Matters theme explores Widening the Circle

 

Is it possible that

being on the inside

leaves you out of the loop?

What if the margins

aren’t narrow?

What if that space of exclusion

is also a position of perspective?

What if being shut out

allows you to understand the insiders

better … read more.

Note From Pastor Isa – Dec 2021

Dear ones,

My first full month among you here in Manhattan has been a joyous whirlwind!  Thank you for your warm welcome.  I’ve enjoyed meeting you as a group and as individuals.  Please continue to reach out with introductory emails and schedule visits to get to … read more.

Note From Pastor Isa — Jan 2022

Dear ones,

Happy New Year!  We replace our calendars in winter, just as the days are beginning to lengthen, but the weather is nowhere near warming up.  The practice–and the cultural and legal norms dependent on it–arose out of the Roman feast of Janus, the god … read more.

Living with Intention (Jan 2022)

This month’s Soul Matters theme explores Living with Intention

 

“Here’s what I discovered. Intention is different from setting goals or resolutions in that it “pulls us into” who we truly are.  Goals and resolutions “push us out” into future possibilities.  To set intentions, we … read more.