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Thoughts on Freedom

March 1st, 2023

From Bishop Yvette Flunder (she, her)

These were some of my takeaways from a message by the bishop on MLK Day.  She used the story of the Israelites' escape from Egypt and their growth during their wilderness wandering as a starting point.

There are so many thoughts here...

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3 Things to Know About UCOM's Faith

February 1st, 2023

1. Faith is not a static nebulous noun. It is an action verb.

It is not what we think or feel or even believe. It is the activity that reveals our essence.

This kind of faith is not orthodoxy (saying or believing prescribed doctrines). It is orthopraxis...

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Respect is a UCOM core value

November 1st, 2022

Here are 7 simple ways you can be more respectful today:

  1. Listen and be present.
    If someone else is speaking, give them the courtesy of listening to and thinking about what they’ve said before responding, forming your own opinions, or dismissing theirs....

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Pandemic Perspectives - Part Four

August 10th, 2020

 

Executive Director Dr. Bruce Roller shares his thoughts on living during a time of pandemic in this four-part series.

The...

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Pandemic Perspective - Part Three

June 22nd, 2020

Executive Director Dr. Bruce Roller shares his thoughts on living during a time of pandemic in this four-part series of short, two minute videos. 

Seeing What We Didn’t Want to Admit

When I wrote the preceding two parts of this four-part series seeking to bring new...

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Pandemic Perspective - Part Two

May 1st, 2020

Executive Director Dr. Bruce Roller shares his thoughts on living during a time of pandemic in this four-part series of short, two minute videos.