ARTS & MISCELLANEOUS
 

Carry Me
by Tim Lowly

Brian Volck in the on-line blog “Image: Art, Faith, Mystery” writes: “Lately, I’ve been reading some works at the intersection of theology and the impaired body. As a physician trying to live as a Christian, thatís where I spend much of my professional time. While I treasure idealized portrayals of the human figure in classical and Italian Renaissance art, I, like you, perhaps, am an imperfect body in a suffering world. In my life and work, I experience pain and suffering less as a brutal shattering of perfection than a familiar, often ironic companion - Here’s where I find the work of (21st century) visual artist Tim Lowly so compelling. His daughter, Temma, who appears frequently in his paintings, has a constellation of impairments Lowly never disguises. - Lowly lovingly places his daughter in contexts which neither idealize nor demean her.
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Faith-Related Links & Blogs

(Blogs are like on-line journals kept by individuals with the addition that they are often interactive.

Often visitors may comment on entries and create discussion. These sites are not related in any way to First Congregational Church and are provided only as a way to provoke thought on faith and faith issues.)

Philocrates (commentary on liberal religion and politics)
Image:Art, Faith, Mystery
BuildingBridges
Faith Stories

thecampbell chronicles
Killing the Buddha
Emerging Church Blog
Soul Gardeners
Ragamuffin Minister
Blog.Culture and Faith.com

UCCTruths
(critiques of UCC policies and actions, particularly those of
Natl. Office)

Sermon Index

SERMON TITLE - DATE

Our current interim minister, Rev. Elizabeth Steele, does not preach from a written text, so her sermons will not be available. The sermons below are from previous speakers.

Rebirth and the Liberal Christian - February 17, 2008 - David Campbell
Wanted: Pilgrim Captain and Women to ask Directions - February 10, 2008 - Nancy Bacon
Religion & Politics - January 20, 2008 - Bruce Jones
Justice - January 13, 2008 - Henry Lydecker
Christmas Highs and Lows - December 23, 2007 - Rev. Bruce Jones
Fight the Powers - November 25, 2007 - Rev. Bill Eilers
Amos and Mammon - September 23, 2007 - Rev. Bruce Jones
Energy Dips - July 1, 2007 - Rev. David Campbell
Thoughts of New Orleans Work Team - June 24, 2007
(Woody Allen, Dinah Campbell, Marty Steinman, Lara Norman-Kehe, Meg Clay and David Campbell)
Thoughts were also sent via e-mail by Pat and Jim Cowles
Naboth’s Vineyard - June 17, 2007 - Rev. Bruce Jones
Justice or Just Us - June 10, 2007 - Steve Bacon
Up to You - FANAFI - May 28, 2006
Complete Love - May 21, 2006
Sticking to the Fundamentals - May 7, 2006
The Unknown Future - April 30, 2006
Walking in the Light - April 23, 2006
Arisen Easter 2006 - April 16, 2006
The Challenge and Cost of Discipleship - April 9, 2006
And Every Living Creature - March 26, 2006
A Good Land, with Flowing Streams - March 19, 2006 (Rev. Bruce Jones)
Looking for Love in the Wrong Places - March 5, 2006
Refusing to Forgive - February 26, 2006
Breaking Down the Walls - February 19, 2006
Lifestyles of the Healed and Whole - February 12, 2006
The Power to Do What Needs Doing - February 5, 2006
Sermon for January 29, 2006
Swallowed by Stress? - January 22, 2006