Unity’s Sacred Seven

Mark Wenz According to Inuit tradition, these are the Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings: • Wisdom is the cherishing of knowledge; • Love is knowing peace; • Respect is honoring all of Creation; • Bravery is facing foes with integrity; • Honesty, which is also righteousness, means being honest first…

‘In God We Trust’

Pastor Mitch McDonald I am writing this article on July 30 and am reminded that 68 years ago, on July 30, 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law officially making “In God We Trust” our national motto. The earliest recorded use of that motto in English was in January of 1748, as The Pennsylvania Gazette…

Ponderings of a Pastor

Pastor Steve Foss Loose lips aren’t the only things that sink ships! Large ships faithfully served their duties for our country, carrying hundreds, if not thousands, of seamen within their berths and battle stations. A military ship is like a country unto itself, requiring responsible leadership, experienced planning, careful routing, thorough training, and capable discipline…

Civility in Crisis

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In a world where technology instantly connects us, we paradoxically find ourselves more divided and disconnected than ever. The rapid spread of information has brought a troubling decline in civility, a cornerstone of healthy societal interaction. Civility, once the bedrock of our public and…