There is a popular k-drama (Korean television show) that I’ve watched several times called “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” or Goblin for short. It’s nineteen episodes of drama, romantic comedy, and fantasy. One reason I’ve watched it so many times is because I love diving into the complex theology of the world… and the…
Last Wednesday, I finally got to celebrate a Glitter + Ashes Ash Wednesday. I’ve wanted to do it for years, but hadn’t had the opportunity. I think that my relationship with Lent has been changing the last few years, and now was the right time to express a sparkly ash experience. This is not Lent…
By Kim Naten It’s Friday morning . . . and while the calendar says “late Spring” the sky reflects anything but that. It is gray, chilly, momentarily dry, and an accurate reflection of my mood. This has been a tough week. Or rather, a tough several weeks. Buffalo, Laguna Woods, now Uvalde. On top of…
Introduction by Kim Naten, GPNW Mission Center President, Community of Christ This past week, I was blessed to be able to attend both the Samish Island and the Lewis River Intergenerational Retreats. (I regret that I wasn’t able to attend the Camp Remote retreat due to a previous commitment, but I know it was a…