I’m not sure that we recognize courage anymore. What it looks like? How it’s formed in the first step taken toward a new, yet unknown life. My brother Barry was courageous. Oh, I know, you are thinking about his giving his life for his country—the “last full measure.” I’m not. I’m thinking about a young…

You are invited to GLGC’s very first 6-week book club!We’re reading Saving Usby Dr. Katharine Hayhoe.Wednesdays at 7pm from July 6 – August 17**No Book Club on July 27th. Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, Katharine Hayhoe knows how to navigate all sides of the conversation on our changing…

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.In addition to the practical benefits of preparation, communities of faith have an additional motivation: advance planning and preparation helps us help others. In the critical moments, days, and months following a crisis event, established plans can save precious time and…

Hello SLAM friends, Here is an update from earlier in the week with some photos from our trip to Detroit. Overall, our trip went very well and our youth were exceptional. There were great conversations with local folks, amongst ourselves about some of the new experiences, and even had a chance to fellowship with an…

I grew up in a small house in the country in Michigan. Seven people packed into this compressed space. And, on this day in April 1968, it was about to burst. I woke to strange voices from below my bedroom echoing up the stairs. My nine-year-old self sensed that something was wrong. Climbing out of…

Disciples Interims are excited to announce their next “Interim Ministry Basics” class! Meets Mondays, July 11 — August 22, 2022. Do you know someone who may be interested? See the syllabus for details. The class is limited to 25 students. For application link, applicants can email us: DisciplesInterims@gmail.com Application deadline: Monday, June 13, 2022 Check out…