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January 16:
Living with Intention
Sermon by Rev. Amy Kindred
Howard Thurman said, " “Keep fresh before me the moments of my high resolve.  Despite the dullness and barrenness of the days that pass, if I search with due diligence, I can  always find a deposit left by some former radiance." As the new year kicks into high gear, let's  pause to consider what in life is most important and what we plan to do with our "one and only  precious life." (Last quote by Mary Oliver) 
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January 9:
What's in a Promise?
Sermon by Rev. Amy Kindred
A popular meme on a social media site says, "Don't give up on me. I won't give up on  you." I bet this isn't the first thought that comes to mind when a person asks for a description of a  promise or commitments we make to one another. Time and time again we make and break  promises. And yet, a promise means something. Let's explore! 

During her message Rev. Amy referred to the following speech by David Brooks, New York Times writer. 
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January 2:
Too Young to Die
​or Too Old to Live? 
Sermon by Norris Burkes
Drawing on his experience as a hospital chaplain Norris Burkes, "America's Chaplain," returns to speak with us via zoom on the "big screen" to reflect on examples of lives well-lived and what made them so. In his own words:
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"I will often pause to consider the unthinkable. Is this patient too young to die? I don’t know what “too young” is, but I usually know it when I see it. For instance, I knew the baby I visited a few years back was too young to die. I knew the 48-year-old father of four I saw last year was too young to die.
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But who am I to make that judgment? Like you perhaps, I see anyone younger than me too young to die. Most of us will not be able to control when we die. So, whenever my end comes, I hope to say that I’m grateful for the years I’ve had and not count the moments I’ve lost." 
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