Category Archives: compassion

Tending too….

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Terri C Pilarski

A number of people in the congregation wonder why we are considering an outreach project in Liberia instead of doing something in the Detroit area. Another good question! No doubt there is plenty of work that could be done in … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, Epiphany 3C, Liberia, love, Luke 4, tending to the poor, Undesignated Gifts Funds | Leave a comment

Fragile Trust

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Terri C Pilarski

I grew up practicing drills in school. The alarm would sound and we would all scramble to the floor, hunch under our desks, knees bunched up, and our arms over our heads. Air raid drills for the next event of … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, gun control, justice, mental health, Newtown, violence | 3 Comments

Nourishment for Our Souls

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Terri C Pilarski

A reflection the propers for 11B: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a and the tragedy in Aurora, Co. Much has happened in the 2nd book of Samuel since I was last here, two weeks ago as David moves toward becoming the next king. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Samuel, Aurora CO, compassion, King David, mass shootings, prayer | 1 Comment

How Many Times?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Terri C Pilarski

A reflection on the readings for Proper 19A:Exodus 14:19-31; Psalm 114; Matthew 18:21-35, on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2011. The other night Dan and I were sitting in the family room, watching a movie. Suddenly … Continue reading →

Posted in 9-11, compassion, Exodus, forgiveness | 6 Comments

Latte

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Terri C Pilarski

I had my first latte over twenty eight years ago. At the time my roommate was a dancer and I was a lighting designer for dance. I lived in a building owned by a group of people, all friends and family, … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, conversation guide, latte, Words Matter | 8 Comments

Hot Summer

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Terri C Pilarski

The Summer DayMary Oliver Who made the world?Who made the swan, and the black bear?Who made the grasshopper?This grasshopper, I mean-the one who has flung herself out of the grass,the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,who is … Continue reading →

Posted in anger, compassion, Mary Oliver, sad | 4 Comments