Category Archives: family gathering

Generations changing holiday traditions

This November my sister and I and our families met up for early Thanksgiving, traveling to my older daughter’s home in Pennsylvania. Our three grown children decided to cook for us parents – we were not to help. They were … Continue reading

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Family gatherings, dysfunction, and life stories

Entering the season for family gatherings, Pastor Katie gave such an appropriate sermon today. Do you have a family member who gives you heartburn? Do you know why that person is like that? Perhaps you are aware that your own … Continue reading

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Tell the Family Stories at Thanksgiving

November is Family Stories Month for a reason! We’ve been looking forward to this week of traditional family gathering. Even while we may not yet have “normal” gatherings, we can still count our blessings and share our love (and hopefully … Continue reading

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