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The Waiting Room

Posted on May 13, 2016 by emilyagriffin9

They didn’t know exactly what they were waiting for, but they knew they needed to be together. That’s what first strikes me about Pentecost – a.k.a. what we’re about to celebrate on Sunday. We’re told that the people who were … Continue reading →

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“The Daily Cup” is moving

Posted on May 12, 2016 by charlespstalbansdcorg

Part of our plan in developing our new website, which debuted last year, was for “The Daily Cup” to be part of it. As you may have noticed, there is a “Blog” tab on the homepage of the web site, … Continue reading →

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Family hymns

Posted on May 10, 2016 by ronatstalbansdc

Do you have favorite hymns? Jonnie Sue and I do. One that we share is “The Church’s one foundation,” number 525 in “The Hymnal, 1982.” I’m always moved when I have an opportunity to sing it, as was the case … Continue reading →

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Enemy of the People

Posted on May 6, 2016 by emilyagriffin9

“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. “ Or so Anne Lamott writes in her book Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. I remember discovering this line in seminary and wondering where … Continue reading →

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Teaching

Posted on May 3, 2016 by ronatstalbansdc

I came close to pursuing a career in academia, but chose government service instead. Nonetheless, I’ve enjoyed playing a teaching role in just about every position I’ve held. When the Customs Service sent me to Hofstra University for five months … Continue reading →

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Good Neighbors

Posted on April 29, 2016 by emilyagriffin9

What do we owe our neighbors? Not just those in visible need, but those who fit the more conventional definition – i.e. those who live right next to us? Jesus doesn’t get points for originality on his response to this … Continue reading →

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Hold It Up to the Light

Posted on April 28, 2016 by charlespstalbansdcorg

Our front yard contains the stump of a tree that was removed before we moved in and another tree that is slowly dying. So, Chris and I have begun tree shopping. We have been to several nurseries and been somewhat … Continue reading →

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The Prodigal Mom

Posted on April 26, 2016 by ronatstalbansdc

On the flight home from Rome last week I watched a couple of movies. One was “Ricki and the Flash,” starring Meryl Streep as a middle-aged woman who abandons her family in Indiana to pursue a calling to be a … Continue reading →

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Found in Translation

Posted on April 22, 2016 by emilyagriffin9

It doesn’t matter if they’ve never met an actual shepherd. I remain amazed at the power this image has for even our most “citified” children. This past Sunday in Children’s Chapel, we talked about the Good Shepherd and the wide … Continue reading →

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Mornings

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Rev. Debbie Kirk

Beginning Monday morning and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, I awakened to sunshine and bright blue, clear skies. I was immediately and profoundly thankful for being part of God’s creation. It reminded me of my favorite little book of prayer … Continue reading →

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