I think it's grief. At least that's what I've noticed about myself. I'm grieving. It doesn't feel like the grief I expect when a loved one dies. But it's grief, I'm growing more sure of it every day. I've seen some powerful acknowledgment of this grief. Recently I read a beautiful one by a South Elkhorn Church and choir member and professor at Transylvania University, Jeremy Paden. Maybe you've noticed it, too, even if you have [...]

Week 6 ┃ Sheila Sekela “’See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey’” from Matthew 21:5                                                                                                        Do you remember the sweet [...]

I am missing you dearly. I pray you and your loved ones remain healthy. As this unexpected season sparked by the coronavirus continues to unfold, I want to share some updates (below), including our new timeline for in person gatherings. I look forward with great hope to that day when we can be in person again. I anticipate looking back on how much we learned, how creatively we stayed connected, how we worshiped in new […]

The bell is ringing.  Each day at 10:00 AM you can hear the South Elkhorn bell rung by an individual or family. The bell is meant for those who are isolated, so that they will know they are not alone. The South Elkhorn bell will join the sounds of bells across Kentucky in solidarity and witness to a greater love. You can sign up to ring the bell here. (I rang the bell with my family last Sunday, [...]

Week 5 ┃ Sheila Sekela “When he heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.’” John 11:4                                                                                   [...]