Monthly Archives: March 2015

Holy Week has its own beautifully strange vocabulary, stories, and rituals. We started Sunday by saying hosanna, which means “God save us.” Other words that we will hear this week include: maundy (command), crucifixion, atonement, last supper, upper room, and … Continue reading →

This Sunday there will be a new face in the Rainbow “crowd.” Sarah Thompson, Christian Peacemaker Team Executive Director, will be our guest preacher. Click here to read more info about Sarah:An excerpt from an article published in January by … Continue reading →

A few of us at Rainbow have been on a mission this Lent: Keep our Peace Lily plant alive. This plant was a gift given to the Bartel family in memory of Elaine. The Bartel family then gifted Rainbow with … Continue reading →

This past Saturday I had the honor of joining the Duerksen family for a committal service in the Rainbow Remembrance Garden. With Joe’s permission, I am now posting what I had prepared to share: ____________ Joe and Mary have been … Continue reading →

This week I set out to write a blog post about reading/studying the Bible. I started it several times and pressed the delete key I don’t know how many times. It’s a tough, impossible-seeming subject after all. Then out of … Continue reading →

For those who couldn’t make it to church this morning, I’m bringing it to you. Here is my sermon from this morning, along with some bonus photos/links. Crosses and crowns Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 (the “cut out” verses are all about … Continue reading →