Bruce's Thoughts

 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We are all aware of the change in the weather and doesn’t it seem like the change is more than skin deep? Relax for a moment, take a couple of deep breaths and then let them out. All through history, people have been aware of what is called “liminal time.” A liminal time is the "betwixt and between" period when you transition from one state, season, or stage of life to another. The word comes from the Latin limen, meaning "threshold".  There are also ‘liminal spaces’ which are free from time constraints and allow people to experience transitions more easily. November and December are our most liminal months-- a time of transition between summer and winter. Here at the beginning of November we will celebrate a type of remembrance of those who have already transitioned from our physical plane back into the spiritual plane. Take time this liminal season to be aware of the transitions in your life. The children are growing up a...

  Yipee! Cooler temperatures, new routines, changes all around us - it’s like a new beginning. Have you had a chance to get out and see some of the autumn colors around the valley and state? Peggy and Peggy and I attended the Presbytery of Western Colorado meeting in Durango the other day and the colors of the leaves were extraordinary. Don’t you just want to lace up those boots and get into nature? Me too! With this change in the season we might want to plan some time and activities with our friends at church. In another week our Session will meet and discuss plans for the future, what to do, how to do it. Keep your eyes and ears open for new things being announced on Sundays or on our social media. Wouldn’t it be fun to Trick or Treat for Lift-Up around the end of the month? There are many people in our valley who can’t afford food these days. This would be a good way for us to help those in need. It is also a good chance to meet some of our new neighbors as well as have fun with...