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Practiced Empathy
In the year ahead, may we help our children to learn those things necessary to building convictions that are tempered with compassion. And may their goodness rub off on us!
Bob Stillerman
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Back at It
The following appeared as my column in our August edition of Signposts. BACK AT IT So…we’re back. Well, it’s not like we were ever away. But we’re back. Back to gathering for worship in person....
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Called to be Ourselves
Earlier this summer, my dad and I went on a walk. Our conversation (as it often does) turned toward the local church. Dad spent two decades working as a minister in congregational settings, and an...
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A New Spin on An Old Tradition
A New Spin on An Old Tradition For the last five years, Sardis has reframed Maundy Thursday, traditionally a somber service, into an evening of joy. Yes, it was the last supper for friends, but...
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Holy Week Events
Sardis is offering several ways to take part in Holy Week Services. We hope you will make plans to join us for these events: Maundy Thursday Tailgate – Thursday 4/1 @ 5:30 p.m. Sardis friends...
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Sardis Zoom Backgrounds
Want to show off your Sardis spirit? Now you can choose from a variety of backgrounds to use on your Zoom Screen. Right click on any of the images below, and save to your device....
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Are We Seeking to Restore Convenience or Vitality?
Last week, I had the privilege to join colleagues of the Clergy in Community Cohort through Wake Forest Divinity School. It was such a joy to see them in person (masked and safely-distanced), as we...
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Bringing Life to Our Virtual Meetinghouse
Zoom fatigue is real. If you spend all day on a screen, it’s not likely that you’ll be enthusiastic about logging into one more meeting for Sunday morning worship. Sabbath is intended to be life-giving,...
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Sardis Welcomes Artist Amber Simpson As Lenten Voice
Sardis Welcomes Amber Simpson Sardis is excited to welcome Amber Simpson (she/her) as our artist for the Lenten Season of 2021. Over the last few years, Sardis has made an intentional effort to engage outside...
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CROSS OF MANY COLORS
CROSS OF MANY COLORS For the next seven weeks, as you drive by Sardis Road, we hope you’ll notice our very special Lenten cross. Every few days, our cross will be adorned with a new...