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Back to School?
One of the biggest tensions in many families today is the confusion people feel about whether to send their kids to school in the fall....

Susan Cartmell
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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A Movement in Portland
People have been hearing about the “riots” in Portland, Oregon. Some news reporters are talking about the violence there, and these have...

Susan Cartmell
Jul 31, 20202 min read
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The Dakota
This week I learned a bit of history about our church. It seems the large old table and antique chairs outside the sanctuary in the...

Susan Cartmell
Jul 24, 20203 min read
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Tiny Homes
Detroit declared bankruptcy in 2013. The city went under financially. Though the city is on the other side of that economic downturn and...

Susan Cartmell
Jul 17, 20202 min read
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The Power of Music
Pilgrim Church has been known for its music and this period of time is no exception. When we designed the online services we knew we...

Susan Cartmell
Jul 15, 20202 min read
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Home Sweet Home
I am grateful to Jill Gabriel for sending me an article from the Atlanta News about the church where her son’s family, Chris, worships....

Susan Cartmell
Jul 4, 20202 min read
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How Do We Talk About Race?
Here are some things I have heard recently…. “I don’t think that racism is an issue on Cape Cod because we really don’t have many black...

Susan Cartmell
Jun 25, 20203 min read
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Stand Up, Show Up, Speak Up
Two weeks ago, twenty two members of Pilgrim Church in Harwich Port gathered outside the church, with signs supporting Black Lives Matter...

Susan Cartmell
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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The Mother's Day Challenge
Mother’s Day - What to do? Often Mother’s Day is a big worship Sunday in many churches. Some churches have special Mother’s Day...
Susan Cartmell
May 7, 20193 min read
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What about Stewardship?
The pastor sets the tone for stewardship success. If a preacher is nervous about talking about money then the congregation will sense...

Susan Cartmell
Aug 3, 20182 min read
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Fall Sermons that Hit the Mark
Good sermons are created when you think carefully about what you want to communicate to your audience, and what spiritual and religious...

Susan Cartmell
Aug 3, 20182 min read
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