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Archive for October, 2022

October 23, 2022 – Alyssa Dufresne, Effective Communication and Addressing Conflict

Posted by Tim on October 26, 2022

Come join us as we cover the benefits of healthy, structured conflict and the different communication styles that are often used while dealing with opposing opinions. During this service, we will cover effective ways to address issues while still maintaining respect for yourself as well as the other party, focusing on passive, assertive, and aggressive communication styles.

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October 16 – Nancy Weis & Friends,  Spoon River Anthology

Posted by Tim on October 17, 2022

The Anthology is a collection of poems by Edgar Lee Masters about the people in a small town in Illinois.  We will read some of the poems, and look at the ways that those people were connected to each other, and to ourselves.

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October 9, 2022 Rev. Calvin Dame, A Spiritual Life

Posted by Tim on October 10, 2022

When I tell someone what my profession has been, it is not uncommon to hear people rush to inform me that they are spiritual but not religious.  After years and years as a minister, I find myself thinking that I am religious but not spiritual!

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October 3, 2022 – Rev. Barbara Threet – Giving, Not Giving, and How It All Feels

Posted by Tim on October 3, 2022

As individuals and as a church we are often asked for various kinds of assistance. How do we decide when to give directly, or indirectly, or not at all? And how do we process the confusion of feelings and circumstances that often result in such requests?
This Sunday will be the first of our newly-initiated Food First Sunday program: please bring canned or boxed goods or another non-perishable household item, which we will donate to our local food pantry. The Board has decided to hold this food drive on the first Sunday of each month, and there will be a basket to collect our donations in the Sanctuary on these Sundays.

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