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05
Oct

Still Human

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from caring. Not simply the exhaustion of doing too much, but the exhaustion of knowing too much. Another war. Another shooting. […]

30
Sep

Blessing of the Pets: A change of plans…

A change of plans for tonight. 🐾 Due to the forecasted heavy rain and flood watch, tonight’s Blessing of the Pets is canceled. We want everyone—two-legged and four-legged—to stay safe […]

29
Sep

Healing Stories

The Gospel accounts of Jesus healing people who are described as “possessed by demons”—or “an unclean” or “evil “spirit”—can be very problematic. I know the Gospels were written long before […]

23
Sep

Shame Is Us

Biblical phrases and images often lose their teeth when they enter everyday parlance. Take “good Samaritan,” for example. In scripture, it’s the loathsome enemy who, shockingly, saves your life. Today, […]

23
Sep

Tri-Faith Garden Notes: Sept. 20

The Tri-Faith Garden continues to grow—and to give. This year’s garden and orchard harvest has now topped 5,252 pounds of fresh produce donated to local food pantries and community organizations. […]

21
Sep

New classes! Adult Ed Perspectives Sept-Oct 2026

Perspectives classes and events are held in the Chapel following Sunday Service  Sunday, Sept. 27: Shrimp, Elephants, and the Jewish New Year  With Dr. Marvin Bittner, Creighton Medical School faculty […]

17
Sep

Share Your Voice This Advent!

We’re creating an Advent devotional shaped by the voices, experiences, and creativity of our Countryside community. Sign up to contribute a reflection, poem, photograph, piece of art, or another creative […]

16
Sep

Food for Thought: Utopia versus Apocalypse

It seemed like a friendly Chinese demonstration dance involving young people and robots until one robot ran over and violently embraced a girl, triggering security to stop the attack. Meanwhile, […]

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