Lent Continues

Our partnership with First Congregational UCC—Oconomowoc during Lent continues for a second year. I extend my sincere gratitude to Pastor Matt Schneider-Adams for sharing his powerful message with us yesterday.

Pastor Matt challenged us to consider giving up something "bad" for Lent:

“I challenge each of us to give up a grudge. Give up a thing you are clutching, that you need to forgive. Or, ask for forgiveness for a tearing or a breaking you made or perpetuated. Take the impossible step. Open up a dialog, and go to that person with the gift of your forgiveness. It may be the longest journey you’ve ever taken. But wow, on the other side there is life.

I believe this is a wonderful idea — for our personal lives and as people of God. I wonder what might happen if we could reach across the things that divide us, seek common ground, and work together.

See you in church!