Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson gave an inspirational talk during the broadcast of the opening ceremony for the Beijing Winter Olympics. His punchline was, “try not to be inspired. I dare you.” I am inspired! I am inspired by people from all over the world rallying together in celebration. But I am also aware of another…
If you are a UCC clergy member like me, you most likely participate in one or multiple clergy Facebook groups. There, our peers share the ups and downs they experience in our profession. Some days, pastors feel validated, enjoy meaningful ministries, and profound relationships. On days like these, we share articles that highlight the good…
COVID-19 is a killer, both directly and indirectly. During the pandemic, Grossman, E.R.; Benjamin-Neelon, S.E.; Sonnenschein, conducted a survey where “60% reported increased drinking […] compared to pre-COVID-19.”Texas allowed Margarita deliveries early on, and I heard similar reports throughout the pandemic but didn’t think much of it. My nonchalance is based on my cultural heritage.…
General Synod just wrapped up. It was the first ever all digital General Synod of the United Church of Christ. It’s all new but after more than a year it feels almost normal. The annual celebration of the Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) was all digital as well. One of the sessions was hosted by the…
Rev. Daniel Haas is currently serving as a chaplain in hospice, hospital, and Army Reserve. Rev. Haas loves numbers, manages his own blog, and helps churches with their social media, website, and communications needs. But is it? But our congregation was so much bigger in the 50ies!Yes it was! The 1950ies were definitely a period…
Rev. Daniel Haas is currently serving as a chaplain in hospice, hospital, and Army Reserve. Rev. Haas loves numbers, manages his own blog, and helps churches with their social media, website, and communications needs. For the first time in my life, I find myself church shopping. As a pastor I have accompanied people on…
Rev. Daniel Haas is currently serving as a chaplain in hospice, hospital, and Army Reserve. Rev. Haas loves numbers, manages his own blog, and helps churches with their social media, website, and communications needs. Today is All Saints Day. The Sunday before or after my congregations used to invite next of kin for those…
Rev. Daniel Haas is currently serving as a chaplain in hospice, hospital, and Army Reserve. Rev. Haas loves numbers, manages his own blog, and helps churches with their social media, website, and communications needs. My paternal grandfather served on the wrong side of World War II. The Wehrmacht picked him up from his vegetable…
Rev. Daniel Haas is currently serving as a chaplain in hospice, hospital, and Army Reserve. Rev. Haas loves numbers, manages his own blog, and helps churches with their social media, website, and communications needs. When I first migrated to the United States in 2008, I came to pastor a church in Provo, Utah. The altar…
Welcome back! It’s a new week and I’d like to introduce and welcome another one of our newest writers to Vital Signs & Statistics, Rev. Daniel Haas! Rev. Daniel Haas is currently serving as a chaplain in hospice, hospital, and Army Reserve. Rev. Haas loves numbers, manages his own blog, and helps churches with their…
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