Dear Friends,
Last Week
I appreciated all who joined our service last week on strategies to overcome times of spiritual trials.
It was particularly interesting for me to hear members of the congregation share their own strategies for working through tough times. Beth's suggestion of writing down the challenge and burning the paper sounded like something I'll try. Thanks to all who shared their strategies.
You can hear the sermon here.
Blessed are the Mediators
This Week
This Sunday I'll be doing my next spiritual entrepreneur interview with Ryan Nakade
Ryan Nakade works as a mediator and facilitator and also teaches public workshops specializing in depolarization and dialogue across differences. He is passionate about applying conflict resolution practices to the political realm. He lives in Gresham, OR with his wife and 8 goats.
I first heard Ryan demonstrating his mediation skills on the social media site "Club House." There he shared how he would defuse the debate around vaccines. I was immediately impressed with his ability to really see those with whom he disagrees.
I'll be seeking his insights as a professional mediator for ways we can better handle conflict in our own lives and in our politics.
He's a perfect guest interview for our spiritual entrepreneur series as we seek to make our church more useful as a place to combat polarization. Ryan is visiting the DC area and agreed to be our next guest sermon interview.
I look forward to seeing you Sunday at 5 pm EST. It is always good to see you.
We will be meeting online only this week.
Online Worship this Sunday
See you soon on zoom,
Rev. Rich Tafel
SUNDAY SERVICES
November 18th at 5 pm EST
Sunday Services begin again on September 12th at 5 PM EST. Please mark your calendars. Here's the Zoom sign-on to be used every week.
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PAST SERMONS
You can watch past sermons HERE.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0eIuRvg7zOeXcXwsMct29w