Reflections on the Journey
Sailing Stones Podcast
In summer 2022, St. John’s began a podcast to share thoughts and ideas from the minister, staff and members on faith and congregational matters. The subjects we cover are a way for us to ‘sail’ joys and concerns forward into the future. The Sailing Stones of Death Valley are a fascinating phenomena to which many have ascribed supernatural properties over the years. After much careful study they finally recently uncovered a scientific reason.
As they are created, podcasts will be linked below.
The summary report from recent Listening Circles, June 2023.
A chat about our Master Plan progress, May 2023.
A chat with Pengcheng He, our pianist of 4.5 years.
Compassionate Communication, with Pamela Wilz. Also known as Non-violent Communication. Jan. 12, 2023.
Interview with Board President Melissa Rowland, Dec. 24, 2022
Authentic St. John’s, with Rev. Alice and Roberto Henriquez reflecting on a recent sermon, Dec. 17, 2022
Religious Education, with Ashleigh Rhodes, director of religious education, Oct. 8, 2022
Political Engagement, with Rev. Alice interviewing Roberto Henriquez, Oct. 8, 2022
Criminal Justice, Sep. 24, 2022
Faith Formation, Sep. 6, 2022
Minister’s sabbatical, Aug. 19, 2022
The full list of podcasts is also found here https://sjuu.podbean.com/.
The Journal
The Journal was a chance for St. Johners to communicate on seasonal themes and how these themes impacted our lives and our spirit. The Journal includes personal and reflective essays, more detailed discussions and observations about church life, philosophy, theology, poetry and more.
Vol 1, Issue 1 (August, 2019) [PDF]
Vol 1, Issue 2 (December, 2019) [PDF]