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The Cost of Birthing the Christ
In this reflection on the Christmas Story from the Gospel of Matthew, Fred shares what the experience of God might have been like for Mary and Joseph. “All-wise. All-powerful. All-loving. All-knowing. We bore to death both God and ourselves with our chatter. God is not to be expressed, only experienced.”
– Frederick Buechner
The God We Misunderstand
“The task of bringing holiness into the world, which is the main obligation of every Jew, has always been seen in the Bible as a partnership, a combined project of humans and God.” – Rabbi Sharon Sobel
The God We Misunderstand, podcast #88The Path of Transformation
“You enter the path of transformation when you begin to practice what you proclaim.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
The Path of Transformation, podcast #87Stay Awake
In Matthew 24:42 Jesus commands us to “Stay Awake.” What if he means “Don’t be so preoccupied with what might happen in the future that you miss what is going on around you Right Now?” In this reflection, Fred continues to share on the theme of how we might work to help make the invisible God visible.
“Stay Awake,” podcast #86Making the Invisible God Visible
In this reflection, Fred shares some ideas from today’s lectionary readings, Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43, that might influence how we could behave as a church.
Making the Invisble God Visible, podcast #85Coping with Impermanence
A reflection of contrasting worldviews as presented by Isaiah (65:17-25) and Jesus (Luke 21:5-19) in the lectionary readings. “The key to living well is remembering that nothing lasts.” – Rami Shapiro
Coping with Impermanence, podcast #84Let The Catcher, Catch
“The secret,” the great trapeze artist Rodleigh told Henri Nouwen, “is that the flyer does nothing and the catcher does everything.”
Let the Catcher, Catch podcast #83Well, Retirement Didn’t Last Very Long
Fred Grewe is our Intentional Interim Pastor at First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Ashland, Oregon!A recently Retired Board-Certified Chaplain (Association of Professional Chaplains) Fred holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, and a master’s degree from the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis. Fred has written several peer reviewed articles and has presented workshops at numerous regional and national conferences on death and dying. His first book, “What the Dying have Taught Me about Living,” was published by Pilgrim Press.
Pastor Fred is lovingly supported by his wife Nancy and their two poodles, Shanti and Tootsie. Fred believes he is a mystery – even to himself. Although he jokingly describes himself simply as an aging, bald, white man, Fred believes God loves him (and everyone else) very much. He is convinced that the power of this belief has helped transform him from being a frightened, angry, little man into a more loving and considerate human being.
Fred’s workdays are Wednesdays through Sundays. His phone number is 541-631-1084 and his email address is minister@ashlandpeacechurch.org
Control Issues
“Be careful when drawing near to G-d. Seek not to sacrifice or appease; seek only to hear.” – Rami Shapiro
Control Issues, podcast #82