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Seeds of Compassion
Saturday, April 19, 2008 (278 reads)
Friends:
Thanks to The Rev. Lisa Domke, who represents us on the Church Council of Greater Seattle, I was able to purchase a ticket to an intimate breakfast with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu downtown on Tuesday. Well, maybe not that intimate. I heard that 400 people were listening in on our conversation. Well, not exactly. Actually I was among the 400 who had breakfast at a downtown hotel and listened in while the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop had a conversation and responded to questions.
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Our New Front Door: How Congregational Web Sites Communicate Church Vision
Thursday, April 17, 2008 (135 reads)
by Lynne M. Baab
Jonathan, 28, believes Web sites function like a “front page” for organizations. He notes that his generation surfs the Internet continuously, both during the work day and during leisure hours, and that they would almost never visit a church or other organization without first checking out its Web site.
Whether or not Jonathan can speak for an entire generation, organizational Web sites are certainly proliferating. More congregations are establishing Web sites and more congregational leaders are realizing how helpful, even strategic, Web sites can be.
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Presbyterian Hymnal Project
Friday, April 11, 2008 (37 reads)
 The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, in consultation with the Presbyterian Association of Musicians and the Office of Theology and Worship, is currently accepting applications for the new Hymnal Committee. Persons with a deep love for the song of the church, who can think theologically about music and musically about theology, who have experience in worship planning and leadership, who are able to work collegially, and who are able to make a commitment to attend all meetings of the Hymnal Committee are encouraged to apply. "Frequently asked questions" and a copy of the application form can be found at http://www.presbyterianhymnal.org/HymnalSplash.asp
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A new season: Earl Palmer will keep doing most what he does best
Friday, April 11, 2008 (47 reads)
.jpg) by Sue Lockett John
Reprinted by permission from the UPC Times
Anyone acquainted with Earl Palmer or his preaching knows that UPC’s energetic, intellectually alive senior pastor cannot retire. He takes seriously the biblical mandate that “six days you shall labor, one day you shall rest” as God’s wisdom for a healthy rhythmic life. However, he also believes that life’s work has seasons and takes new forms.
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University Presbyterian Church to Celebrate Its Centennial
Friday, April 11, 2008 (64 reads)
UPC’s 100th Birthday Party!
 An invitation to celebrate someone’s 100th birthday doesn’t come along very often. UPC’s Centennial Celebration will take place May 2-4. The weekend will be filled with reunions of church family members and UPC alumni, special guests and events, lots of good food, and worship services celebrating God’s incredible faithfulness over the years.
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