Faith Voices: Abide with All Creation – Rev. Jack Veatch

In this time of pandemic I have taken up two new identities, Pet Owner and Pastor, as well as found new meaning in an old identity as a Gardener.

In this time of pandemic I have taken up two new identities, Pet Owner and Pastor, as well as found new meaning in an old identity as a Gardener.

“Rabbi Tarfon used to say: ‘It is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you at liberty to neglect it.’” It is upon all of us to do something to the best of our ability to make…

“One Day at a Time” Isaiah 40:31 – but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall…

Amidst feelings of inadequacy and grace-filled empowerment, I write knowing that words scratch the surface of this incredible, terrible, powerful moment as the world is in the midst of a pandemic. For Western Christians, this is Holy Week when we…

We are undoubtedly living in a time when we are all, as a collective, being called into greater levels of integrity. Technology and social media have a new ability to call out attention to injustices and aspects of our culture…

We come together [in community] to remind one another To rest for a moment on the forming edge of our lives, To resist the headlong tumble into the next moment, Until we claim for ourselves Awareness and gratitude, Taking the…

“Often it is only in our extreme need that we are willing to stop struggling with life and give God an opportunity. The Bible does not treat these truths in a lukewarm fashion, but is always dramatic in presenting them.…

This past Sunday I was sharing with my congregation the story of Elijah in 1st Kings. Many of you know the story. He’d stood up for God, he’d stood up to the king, and he was on the run. He…