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Comment on Beyond Either Or by David Nichols

David Nichols — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:50:05 +0000

Shortly before we moved away, the youth of First Christian Church of Falls Church presented an entire Sunday service focused on the tragedy of Darfur. It was an easy shot — the innocent, defenseless Blacks vs. the evil, well-armed Janjawid Arabs, who hadn’t a friend for miles around and couldn’t hurt us if they wanted to. At the end of the service, they invited us to take specific prayer concerns from a basket for our private prayer time.

Afterward, I asked one of the teens where to find the prayers for the Janjawid. She was shocked. “But they’re the enemy!”

“Sure,” I replied. “Aren’t they the ones who need to have their hearts changed?”

Then it was my turn to feel smug and self-righteous. I guess it’s easier to move that stuff around than to make it go away.

Comment on Beyond Either Or by gail

gail — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:19:26 +0000

Right on, Catherine!
Gail

Comment on Chasing Rabbits by Catherine Foote

Catherine Foote — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:58:20 +0000

Well said, VIrginia

Comment on Chasing Rabbits by Virginia Felton

Virginia Felton — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:30:31 +0000

Yes, I have been thinking more about that sermon also. But your piece made me think about the fact that all of the best parts of church have a way of following us home. After spending time preparing, rehearsing and singing “Zikr” with the choir last Sunday, I have found the sounds of that Sufi chant swirling around in my head all week, or I find a phrase from the “Shalom” piece singing itself again inside my brain. I think it all counts as prayer.

Comment on Chasing Rabbits by David Nichols

David Nichols — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:34:15 +0000

Computers are useless.
They can only give you answers.

-Pablo Picasso

Comment on Eulogy for a Bike by Osama Bin Ladin

Osama Bin Ladin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:32:42 +0000

ALLAH ACKBAR!!!

Comment on Eulogy for a Bike by George Bush

George Bush — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:31:04 +0000

I LIKE BUSH

Comment on Eulogy for a Bike by adolf hitler

adolf hitler — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:26:23 +0000

HEIL HITLER

Comment on Eulogy for a Bike by jerry small

jerry small — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:22:42 +0000

DID YOU HAVE SEX WITH THE BIKE

Comment on About by Laura

Laura — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:29:14 +0000

GETTING THE WORD OUT IN ALL POSSIBLE WAYS
Missing those funny things that preschoolers say? Want to get to know the future of our church? Volunteer teaching
opportunities are available in both the Preschool and Elementary Christian Education programs. Commitments are as
little as once a month, up to a 5 week unit. Curriculum, supplies, and theological background are provided.
Elementary children spend the first few minutes in church, have their lesson, then return for the passing of the peace.
Contact Laura, Interim Co-Coordinator at lgenoves@universityucc.org or 206-524-2322 X3305 and we’ll find a place
for you to help.