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Diversity, Welcome, Belonging, Inclusion. Four words that inspired my creation of the Bishop’s banner that was displayed at the Installation on March 11. Bishop's Banner was created by Alberta Farnsworth and presented to Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut on March 11, 2023,...
Sometimes technology seems to me to be very similar to making predictions via marmots (groundhogs are marmots which are members of the squirrel family).
2023 has arrived. Jan 1, we welcome our newly appointed Bishop, Bishop Carlo Rapanut, and wish him well acclimating to the Desert after spending many years in Alaska.
I had a “God Moment” during the church service a few Sundays ago. That isn’t unusual, God moments are supposed to happen during the service. The pastor and the worship team work hard to create openings for “God Moments” to occur. A God Moment is that personal...
By Alberta Farnsworth, Conference Lay Leader I remember very sanctimoniously saying, “I would never, ever have an abortion. Maybe it is OK for someone else, but not me.” I never did have an abortion. I never got pregnant by being raped. I never had an ectopic...
By Alberta Farnsworth, Desert Southwest Conference Lay Leader As a Mom and a Grandma, I found myself wanting to see everyone in my family this week. Just see for myself that they were safe. I have 5 grandchildren, all of whom attend public schools. The schools they...
By Alberta Farnsworth, Desert Southwest Conference Lay Leader All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. (John 1:3 NRSV) What a great scripture on which to meditate on Earth Day, April 22. I enjoy trivia tidbits and found...
I know spring is arriving when my nose begins running. My eyes itch and I sneeze a few times each morning! Each spring I hope for a beautiful wildflower bloom, but I am never sure exactly when or even if it will happen.
By Alberta Farnsworth, DSC Lay Leader I recently participated in the Cultural Competency training offered by CCORR. I highly recommend this training and suggest watching for your church to offer it. One thing we reflected on was our own individual culture. Where...
By Alberta Farnsworth, Desert Southwest Conference Lay Leader My scripture reading this morning was Exodus 28:1 - 30:38. Lots of specific instructions on clothing for the priests and duties of the priests. I’ve read this before and, I admit, I rushed right through...
