Cultivating curiosity: Lessons from Samwise Gamgee, the Constant Gardener
Samwise Gamgee, a hobbit who is happy with his garden, still feels the spark of something beyond within him. — Whitney Wilkinson Arreche
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Being curious takes vulnerability and courage, writes Teri McDowell Ott, but this is the soft, fertile soil from which spring flowers bloom.
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Order of worship — March 16, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Horizons — Economic climate change
Rosalind Banbury's seventh reflection on the 2024-2025 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
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