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On June 20, 2010 I concluded ten years of ministry at Channing Memorial Church in Newport, RI.   While serving Channing I wrote a "Clergy Corner" column for the Newport Daily News.  These columns are

Ministering in Newport was a blessing I'll carry

There are certain moments that I will never forget.  One of those moments was the day I turned thirty.  I happened to be on vacation at the time.  In fact, I had left Martha’s Vineyard where I was ser

Nature is a beautiful tool in restoring balance

In his essay Nature, Ralph Waldo Emerson describes the ultimate transcendent experience.  He writes that walking through the woods allows him to return to reason and faith.  The beauty of the natural

Those dealing with miscarriage should know they're not alone

My daughter Liza turned one year old in December.   Her birthday party had all the classic traditions like streamers, balloons, doting relatives, and a smiling girl with her face covered in chocolate

Native wisdom honors the power of relationships

On this weekend before Thanksgiving, I would like to honor the wisdom of North American tribes. As a part of a minister’s study group focusing on reconciliation, we read Returning to the Teachings by

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