Homily: Something Far More Deeply Interfused | Rev. Bill Sinkford | February 7, 2021

February 8, 2021

Rev. Bill Sinkford explores the church as a community of memory and of hope. He guides us in taking stock of the past and wondering about the quality of presence we will be called to embody as we move forward. Rev. Bill guides us in exploring how we will encounter the mystery some call Love and what will that encounter requires of us.

Homily Part 1: The Singing Revolution | Rev. Kimberley Debus | November 29, 2020

November 30, 2020

Rev. Kimberley Debus shares the story of how Estonians used music to express hope for freedom during the Soviet occupation. She explores the role of song in claiming one’s identity and liberation.

“From My Front Porch” (7/5/20)

July 4, 2020

Civil rights activist and teacher Ruby Sales starts all of her Facebook reflections with “From my front porch....” In this reflection, read by member Debbie Gentry, she explains the meaning behind this phrase. https://www.facebook.com/ruby.sales.1

Learn more about Ruby Sales at her organization’s website http://www.spirithouseproject.org/

Listen to an interview with Ruby Sales from Krista Tippett https://onbeing.org/programs/ruby-sales-where-does-it-hurt/

“Our Stories of Resilience” (5/31/20)

May 31, 2020

We all have stories of challenge and sacrifice, loss and struggle. Stories that we can draw on to help guide us through the challenges we face today. Foothills members share some of their personal stories and reflections. Rev. Kristen then draws out some of the themes she hears, before turning to a conversation our Director of Family Ministry recently had with young adults who grew up at Foothills.

Featuring Foothills members Kirsten Hartman and Ed Meek, Marla Nelson, Tom Inscho, Tim Clouse, and Pam Webber, and young adults (forever Foothills community members!) Jason Latta, Brynna Herbener, Alex Undy and Sami Scovel.