Associate Minister Holly Fuqua has a hair prayer. Each morning, when she dries her hair in preparation for the day, Holly prays.  It’s a rather mundane, regular moment on the face of it–something many of us do in the morning. Holly transforms this simple act into a holy moment, an opportunity to connect with God, give thanks for those in her life, and orient her soul for the day. Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese monk, rings a mindfulness […]

One of the most intimate and beautiful of all our daily habits is meal time. When a meal is an expression of love, attention, and spiritual preparation it can be a soul satisfying experience. Choose a meal to share with friends or family. Shop for the ingredients. Choose food and items that you delight in, that bring you pleasure and satisfaction. What you prepare is not for survival and getting by, but instead to enjoy and savor. Feel the […]

The traditional Sabbath practice, in both the Christian and Jewish faith, begins with lighting a Candle. We light the Christ candle at the start of worship at South Elkhorn to remind us that Christ is present with us. The candle is a hallowed marker of sacred time. We can light a candle at any point in our day and during our week. Find a candle, perhaps one that holds some meaning or beauty for you. […]

May 29 (1 Sermon) Holly Fuqua explores how we are to approach and engage the world out of service to one another.  

May 1 (4 sermons). Focusing on the book of Acts and the surprising stories of the early church, Senior Minister, Michael Swartzentruber, shares a series of messages reflecting on a year of ministry, mission, and spiritual adventure at South Elkhorn.