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Calvary United Church of Christ

A WORD (OR TWO) FROM PASTOR STEVE

When I came to Calvary in 1999, I told the congregation that someday we would stop using paper for newsletters and deliver it by email and by posting it on…
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Daily Thoughts

Performative Religion

In Luke 18, Jesus told a story about a Pharisee – a member of a very pious sect – and…

It’s What You Do, Not Just What You Say.

As I delve into social media more, I am reminded that we humans might have bigger, better, faster, more advanced…

Are there Limits to Religious Freedom?

Two weeks ago, a court in Maine decided in favor of a father who didn’t want his ex-wife taking their…

Self Reflection, Part 2

If pressed to choose which part of the Bible is my favorite, I will tell you that I love 1…

Accountability Circle

I was listening to an interview with Rep. Jim Clyburn – he has served in the House of Representatives (SC)…

Self-Reflection

I – once again – got into a discussion about God with someone before a meeting was about to begin.…

Thanks

During this time of the year, we get bombarded with messages about Thanksgiving. From the food to the travel to…

Sometimes, Sweat the Small Stuff

It may seem like these are opposite ideas: I am not overwhelmingly detail oriented, but I often sweat the small…

Personal Responsibility to God

I have been watching with interest as Pope Leo has become more comfortable in his position. He very clearly understands…

Grace and/or Works

The other day I wrote about being spiritually unmoored, and some folks responded with the argument that works don’t get…

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