Topic: Ancestry

Migration Stories

“Exile calls us to soften our hard defenses, to acknowledge that we don’t have all the answers, to seek the resources available in our new communities and reach out to strangers for support.”—Christine Valters Paintner Since the emergence of our ancestors in some part of Africa perhaps as long ago as 300,000 years, we as … Continue reading Migration Stories

Stand in the River

Our memories of the past create a mighty river of love, loss, and longing that refreshes our lives, but can also overflow its banks. Join guest preacher Kathryn Jay as we explore our longing for those who came before us: the ancestors near and far who inspire and encourage us, the people and places we … Continue reading Stand in the River