You’ve heard of the phrase, “We’re everywhere!” Well, it’s true. Our LGBT community is wide and diverse. And it’s so important for every voice to be heard and treated with equality. It makes a difference when you use your gifts and talents and make your part of the world a better place. A year ago,…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent. Many didn’t grow up commemorating Lent, so here’s a brief overview…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one way. Take from here what works for you and celebrate life with blessings and peace! Well, here we are. It’s that time of year again. Summer is definitely over. We’ve had the Full Harvest…
I am sometimes asked that if Jesus were walking the earth today, whether he would be standing up for social justice issues and promoting human rights. I immediately answer, “Yes.” In looking at his life, all he did and all he was, that answer is a no-brainer. From tax collectors to shepherds to fishermen to…
wtf? where’s the faith? BY REV. DAN KOESHALL One of the things I love about our church is the diversity we have. Look around – people come from all walks of life and from many different denominations, church experiences and spiritual paths. We are a community church built on the premises of what our founder,…
Just as it’s important to care for our physical bodies, it’s also, just as important to care for our soul. Even Jesus got away from time to time and practiced soul care. And if Jesus did it, then maybe it’s something to take a closer look at. The Gospel of Luke begins with Jesus’ birth,…
I know that it’s always risky for a pastor to talk about anything having to do with money, but that’s exactly what I want to do. Not because I have to, but because I want to. Many churches and synagogues have annual stewardship drives and ask the question, “What are our needs as we look…
What a great time of the year to be reminded of all the blessings we have! God has given us so much. If you stop and count your blessings, you’ll be amazed at how blessed you are compared to most of the world we live in today. And it is out of the abundance of…
Thank you for being lifesavers There’s a cartoon showing a crazed man being led away from a church in a straightjacket. On the steps of the church building the preacher comments to another, “I’m going to miss Harold – he volunteered for everything.” As humorous as that cartoon is, there are many people who believe it’s…
This week’s submission is from a congregant of MCC San Diego, Tim Gibson. His powerful insight in discovering God while walking in nature is refreshing and inspirational. Enjoy! Pastor Dan “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the things itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you…
