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Scott’s Column: Stating the Faith, Part 2 04/14/2025 | NewsContinuing from last week's column. You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races. Experiences of wonder, awe, and beauty are most often the moments where we... read more
Scott’s Column: Stating the Faith, Part 1 04/07/2025 | NewsI feel that the lectionary in the last few months has afforded some opportunity for me to return to some of my core theological ideas, to emphasize them one more time. I also thought I might use some of these newsletter columns to restate the faith as I see it. Over... read more
Scott’s Column: Leadership & Decision-making 03/31/2025 | NewsBack in February I facilitated part of the council retreat for Countryside Community Church. I had been asked to talk about how leadership and decision-making work in the United Church of Christ. My presentation began with a brief overview of UCC history and polity... read more
