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Claire-ifying things: It’s Too Hot
The lectionary texts in June offer possibilities for several types of sermon series. (On the other hand, it’s hot; I generally think summer sermons should be 1/3 less serious than Continue Reading→
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Claire-ifying Things: Waiting on the Spirit
The lectionary texts for the month of May (all from the gospel of John) are instructional in how we wait for the Holy Spirit of Pentecost. On May 3, we Continue Reading→
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Corridor District Youth Spring Service Day 2026
“We don’t act so Jesus will love us, [Jesus] already loves us so that’s why we act.” An “amen” moment from Lilly Atkins’ message at the 2026 Corridor District Youth Continue Reading→
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Claire-ifying Things: Walking With Jesus
The lectionary Gospel readings for April 2026 (Year A) include some of the stories of Jesus’ resurrection appearances. There is also Good Shepherd Sunday near the end of the month. The Continue Reading→
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Call Me Mara: A Redemptive Journey Toward Environmental Justice
Duke Memorial UMC invites all to a reception on Friday, April 24, 7-9 pm, celebrating the opening of the art exhibition “Call Me Mara: A Redemptive Journey toward Environmental Justice.” Continue Reading→
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Claire…ifying Things: Following John Through Lent
The lectionary texts for this Lenten season are among my favorites! In the Gospel of John, we have the opportunity to explore the many layers of meaning the writer offers. Continue Reading→
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Bethune-Cookman University Inspirational Gospel Choir to Perform at Christ UMC
Christ UMC invites the Corridor District to a performance by the Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) Inspirational Gospel Choir (IGC) on March 4. This event will begin at 7:00 pm in the Continue Reading→
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Claire..ifying Things: The Mystery of Transformation
I write this newsletter a few weeks before you read it. I began this week on a train. An Amtrak train took my cabinet colleagues and me to Savannah, Georgia. Continue Reading→
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Claire-ifying Things: The Invitation
Come and see! These words beckoned us at Christmas when I was a child. We’d stand at the bedroom end of the hallway, long before it was day, where we Continue Reading→