Author: Shelly Storm

CFD Director’s Message 9.13.23

“When we rush, we skim the surface, and fail to make real connections with the world or other people.” – Carl Honoré

This past week, I was able to spend a nice stretch of day at Drew’s family’s cabin, and one of … read more.

September 6, 2023 Minister’s Message

This weekend has two big events I look forward to celebrating with you:  Pridefest on Saturday, and our ingathering service on Sunday!

On Saturday morning, there will be a multi-faith celebratory Pride worship service hosted at First Presbyterian Church, before the parade and festival.  I’ve been … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 9.6.23

“The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth can be another profound truth.” – Niels Bohr

The quote above is one that I came upon in some of the reading I am doing for my teacher development … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 8.30.23

“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams.” – Margaret Wheatley

The beginning of a new church year, especially one with a … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 8.23.23

“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams.” – Margaret Wheatley

The beginning of a new church … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 8.16.23

“We’re all just walking each other home.” – Ram Dass

It has been an eventful week in my personal world, so this will be a little more personal of an update than usual. In addition to some family plans I had anticipated, as Drew’s twin sister … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 8.9.23

“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”

― Chief Seattle

Hi friends,

I am excited to officially be beginning a new church year … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 7.26.23 ~ 8.2.23

 

“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams…” -Margaret Wheatley

Dear friends,

While we may be going through a quieter time of … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 7.5.23

I hope you all are having a happy holiday week! The 4th of July is a light-hearted celebration for many and a reminder of all the work we have yet to do for others, to know greater freedom and justice. I hope that whatever … read more.