Small Gestures

Originally published in the monthly Explorer, September 2013 edition. Brian Doyle is an editor at the University of Portland who writes a weekly online column titled Epiphanies. Often it’s worth a read. In a recent column he writes about a memory from his college...

Advent and Lenten Devotions Myths

Originally published in the Quarterly Explorer, Fall 2013 edition. Myth #1: I need to be a biblical scholar to have anything worth saying. Fact: While we certainly do not lack for well-educated theological thinkers in our congregation, have produced lovely devotions,...

Passport Camp

Originally published in the Quarterly Explorer, Fall 2013 edition. Whenever you try something new, there is always an air of skepticism surrounding it. This was my first Passport. I had been to PASSPORTkids, but they certainly aren’t the same. My grandfather, Chester...

New Handicap Ramp

Originally published in the Explorer (July 2013 edition). Handicap access to the Chapel was very difficult; entrances in the Preschool area or the Sanctuary are quite a distance from the Chapel. The new ramp is now installed under the alcove, to the left of the Front...

Our Online Presence

Originally published in the Explorer (July 2013 edition). By the time you read this article and open the Explorer, all of the blurbs and notices inside will be on the website (www.rrcb.org). This article will also be posted on the website on the Pastor’s Blog. Last...