Episode 353: Blessing of the Animals Service
The Clergy Corner
On this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at the Blessing of the Animals service that took place this past weekend, and explores why pets are some of the best teachers in our lives when it comes to love, companionship, responsibility, and loss. Listen in, and check out the photos from the service on our website!
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Episode 352: The Serenity of Letting Go
The Clergy Corner
On this week's episode, after being away for a bit, Pastor Arik looks at the numerous life changes he has experienced recently and examines how the Serenity Prayer can bring comfort and peace for us in uncertain times. Listen in!
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Episode 351: More Than a Generation Apart
The Clergy Corner
On this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks ahead to the intergenerational day camp this weekend and explores the importance of the relationships that we make that cross generational lines. Listen in!
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Episode 350: Loving our Country Enough to Tell the Truth
The Clergy Corner
On this week's episode, as the Fourth of July celebration approaches (along with the 250 year anniversary of our country) Pastor Arik looks at the mixture of emotions we might be feeling this holiday season. Join him as he explores the importance of looking at both the good and the bad in our nation's history, in order to move forward.
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Episode 349: The Magic of the Magic Kingdom
The Clergy Corner
This week Pastor Arik reflects on his time at Disney on vacation, and explores the connection he found with strangers from around the world. Join him as he looks at the power of shared wonder and joy, rather than focusing on the things that divide us.
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Episode 348: See Ya Real Soon!
The Clergy Corner
On this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks ahead to his vacation to Disney next week and the importance of taking time away and re-capturing our child-like sense of wonder and joy. Listen in!
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Episode 347: Pride Month
The Clergy Corner
On this week's episode, Pastor Arik explores the beauty of Pride Month and why it is more relevant than ever before. Join him as he celebrates the beauty of the LGBTQIA+ community as Pride Month begins!
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Episode 346: Summertime
The Clergy Corner
As summer arrives in full force, this week Pastor Arik takes a look at the holy moments we can find throughout the season. Listen in!
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Episode 345: The Gift of Time
The Clergy Corner
On this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks ahead to our Volunteer Recognition Sunday and examines how time is the most precious gift of all. How we spend our time is a reflection of our prioirites, so join him as he explores what our use of time might be trying to tell us in our own lives.
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Episode 344: Holy Empty Rooms
The Clergy Corner
This week Pastor Arik gets personal as he explores the process of getting his house ready for sale. From looking at the silly to the profound, join him as he reflects upon the sacredness (and strangeness) of empty rooms.
info_outlineOn this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at the moments leading up to Palm Sunday, and imagines what Jesus must have felt on the road to Jerusalem. In the quiet nights around the fire, where did his mind go? What was he thinking about? Praying about? Join Pastor Arik as he examines those quiet times in life when we know something big is coming our way.