Celebrate the Journey
Write On ... ("Something for the Journey" Blog)
Sometimes when I set out to write something down, it just doesn't want to come out.
This situation usually manifests itself as a staring contest between me and my flat-screen monitor. I sit there with my head angled to one side and I think, and I blink; while the cursor just blinks back blandly on the bright-white (accusingly blank) screen. When I notice this little battle of wills starting to ensue, I usually key in a couple experimental sentences. I see where they lead. Then, more often than not, I sweep the cursor in reverse, magically dry-erasing the page so we can move on to Round Two. These mental tug-of-war matches might go on for a few minutes, or occasionally for hours on end, as I put forth partially-formed thoughts and retract th Read More…
The Rocky Road to Redemption ("Something for the Journey" Blog)
Last week, I came across one of the more entertaining YouTube videos I've seen in awhile (which is saying something, in an age when people upload everything from singing dogs to senior-citizen dance-offs). In this particular clip, three-year old Jeffrey -- strapped snugly into his car seat, blue Keds sticking straight out in front of him -- struggles to balance his body's obvious need for sleep with his taste buds' overwhelming desire for a double-dip rocky road ice cream cone.
The amusing part is that the competition is basically a draw: Jeffrey's eyes remain solidly shut, but his hand stubbornly refuses to surrender the prize. He takes a lick, then his head lolls to one side as the hand drops into his lap. Seconds tick out while Mom suppr Read More…
Summer Kick Off at C the J on Tues. May 15!
Celebrate the Journey kicks off its Summer Term this Tuesday, May 15 with Kim Hammond!
Join us at 7pm at the Yellow Box theater for a large group time of awesome worship and to hear Kim Hammond share about the power of sharing stories. Then stay for one of our 7 small groups that meet right after in the lower level of the Yellow Box at 7:45 and go until 9pm. No pre-registration is required. Anyone can join any group at any time.
Click here to see our Summer Brochure for a list of groups and more information.
Childcare and an elementary kids program is available. No sign up is necessary. Contact Jen Murphy at jenmurphy@communitychristian.org with any questions.
C the J Summer Term Launches May 15!
Continue to grow and stay connected this summer! Join us at Celebrate the Journey for our Summer Term on Tuesdays at the Yellow Box Theater.
We begin at 7pm with a large group time of awesome worship and sharing. Small group breakouts begin right after the large group time around 7:45pm and end at 9pm. We have 7 great groups this summer. No sign up is necessary. Anyone can join any group at any time.
Info on our small groups and Celebrate the Journey is in our Summer Brochure here
Childcare and an elementary kids program is provided. No pre-registration is required. Contact Jen Murphy jenmurphy@communitychristian.org with any questions.
Sue Ferguson guest speaker at C the J tonight
Celebrate the Journey is excited to have Sue Ferguson as our guest speaker tonight at 7pm at the Yellow Box Theater! Sue is the Associate Small Group Director at the Yellow Box and also directs Connections, the Thursday morning women's ministry. She will be sharing some of her journey as a parent and how love can overcome struggles and mistakes. Join us for our large group time at 7pm and stay for our small groups that meet right after. Childcare is availabe. Contact Jen Murphy and jenmurphy@communitychristian.org with any questions.