Author Archives: Becca Ellis

Book Response: How To Be A Christian Without Going To Church

As I have looked at the title of this book sitting by my bedside recently, [...]

Headphones

Last week I was on an early morning flight trying to sleep and was awoken [...]

The Dangerous Ambivalent Leader

A few years ago when I was a new parishioner at a big church, I [...]

Living Between Denial And Despair

As the reports and tributes about Joan Rivers poured in last week, I was particularly [...]

Minute By Minute: My Plan To Get Through 2014

I was recently asked to define self-care. The first thoughts that came to me were [...]

Yoga

Thursdays, 9:45-11:30a, First Presbyterian Youth Center. All levels are welcome to engage their whole body [...]

Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer: a contemplative 20 minute prayer practice focusing on one’s relationship with God; turning [...]

Group Spiritual Direction

Group Spiritual Direction is presently scheduled for Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00p in the Prayer Room. If you [...]

Individual Spiritual Direction

To find out more about individual spiritual direction contact the church office, [email protected] or 541.382.4401 and we’ll [...]

Address The Big Picture

Bread For The World is involved in governmental advocacy for those who are hungry. Learn [...]

A Roof Over Their Heads

Make a difference in the life of a Habitat family, donate to Habitat For Humanity, shop [...]

Share Warmth

Donate warm clothing, sleeping bags and tents in the gray tub in the hallway across [...]