On Saturday, October 5 the New Mexico Pride was a fun event for all. Thanks to everyone who helped set up and take down and those who showed up to help at the table through the event. A special
Children’s Sabbath
Matthew 19:13-15;1 Corinhians 13:11-13 Today is Children’s Sabbath Sunday. This is a part of a growing children’s advocacy movement that seeks to unite communities and religious congregations of all faiths across the nation in shared concern for children and a
Differently Able
John 9:1-3; Luke 14:12-14 Our focus this morning at the start of Disabilities Awareness week is to help us understand the fact that we are all differently able. We are all in one way or another handicapped. Some of us
A Change of Mind – Not a Change of Heart
Mark 14:12-26 October 7, 2018 Vacation was OK. It was in my house in Sedona. It was more of a time for house maintenance and body maintenance than a real vacation. I visited my dentist, my eye doctor (cataracts) and
Willing to Yield
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a September 23, 2018 How many of you remember the three-point sermon of the good old days? In many ways, this scripture lends itself to that model. The author, James, identifies himself as a servant of God and
A Few Words
Today, as I write this, is the last day of summer. Thank God, is all I can say about that. Oh, wait a minute: finally! That means the Fall Equinox is here – equal amount of light and darkness for
PFLAG Las Cruces
Rainbow Refugee Project Wednesday, September 19 INTERSECTIONS: The Bridge Between the LGBTQ Community and Immigration System Speakers: Imelda Maynard – Immigration Attorney; Nia Rucker – Executive Director of ACLU Regional Center for Border Rights office in Las Cruces, Members of Detained Migrant
Gifted
On Sunday, September 2, 2018, First Christian Church was gifted by Carol Buschick and Joy Eby with this beautiful cross, handmade by Carol. The gift was received with gratitude by Rev. Cavedon on behalf of the congregation. This photo does
Blessing or Curse
James 3:1-12 Words matter. I read the following this past week on Facebook and had a good laugh. “In case of volcanic eruption, you will hear mermaids. Do not ignore the mermaids; they are there for your safety.” Well, this
Choices
James 2:1-13 NRSV I am so thankful for the cooler weather we’ve been having this past week and really enjoyed the more frequency in rain. Finally. To take a break from the heat I chose to go to Cloudcroft on