There is an old story about a long one lane road. An Amish farmer and his friend were driving their horse and buggy along the road when they met a car driven by a cantankerous English man. The English man got out of his car and yelled at the Amish Read more…
The common housefly, Musca Domestica, has lived alongside humans for as long as we have been human. We regard these creatures as pests. And with good reason, for although their living alongside us is commensal offering neither benefit nor harm directly, they are significant vectors of both disease and filth. Read more…
I’m going to begin this morning with a confession. I’ve had a hard week. Most of you know that five years ago I was a successful academic with an elite position in my hometown. 2016 was a brutal year for me as I lost that work and entered what would Read more…
Shalom Community Church pursues a vision of shalom in the world. We are committed to peace, justice, service, spirituality, community and simplicity. Singly and together we strive to discern the Spirit’s leading. Following the ways of Jesus in the tradition of the Anabaptists, we are theologically diverse and encounter the sacred Read more…
Active participation at Shalom is identified as voluntary participation, where individuals self-define their involvement and find a niche fitting for them within the ecosystem of our community.
Mission Statement: We at Shalom Community Church strive to empower spiritual renewal and fulfill a vision of shalom, to embody divine love, compassion and justice in our personal and community journeys, following the ways of Jesus. We are committed to pilgrimage peacefully, simply, together. Welcoming Statement: Without exception, all who Read more…
Shalom participants place a high value on community, spiritual renewal, social justice and outreach. These four aims represent our congregational priorities. Community: We value fellowship with one another through mutual support, public sharing and reflection, small group gatherings, shared meals, celebration and help during life’s transitions and other recreation. Children Read more…
I attended a meeting of the Interfaith Round Table this week on Speaking the Truth. And I was a little anxious going in because I went with an agenda. I’m convinced that one of the most important elections in our County for sometime could happen this Tuesday when we decide Read more…
Shalom Community Church is a vital and significant presence in the lives of its participants, and a blessing to the communities it serves and touches. We strive to embody divine love, humility, justice, and compassion, following in the example of Jesus. We work together to discern what this means for Read more…
A sermon by Trevor Bechtel For Shalom Community Church June 7, 2020 As many of you know our niece Evelyn has come to live with Susan and I in these days when the pandemic has left her without a plan about which house she wants to live in. It’s transformed Read more…