Articles

Dear God … It’s me, Marta 

During the Pathways Forward focus groups, I heard a phrase multiple times: “I love the diversity of Mosaic but…” The “BUT” threw me off.

Platts Recognized for Restorative Justice Circle Leadership 

“For decades, Maati Platts has been a staunch supporter, leader, and mentor of restorative justice circles and practices.”

Inspiring Books on Spiritual Reading and Commitment 

“Here are two of the magic-working, shackle-breaking, people-binding books that I’ve been reading lately.”

Yet We Still Declare That God Is Faithful 

We knew living into the Mosaic name would require us to work at being transformed by one another through God’s power.

The Faith of a Tonsil 

They noticed a small area of concern in my tonsil on a recent scan. “It is probably nothing,” but I should get another scan.

It’s Your Turn: Pray & Engage the Pathway Forward  

The Pathways Steering Team now offers you this working document and summary of what they heard from the focus groups and interviews and says, “It is your turn.” 

300 Patients Who Reminded Me What It Means to Be Mosaic 

“I saw people struggling with addictions, strokes, end-of-life issues, suicide attempts, and behavioral health concerns. It was invigorating and exhausting to attempt to provide spiritual care to this wide variety of people.”

Register Now for Assembly and Delegate Preparation Meetings 

Registration for Mosaic’s Annual Assembly is now open!  Learn more about the event on Saturday, November 4, as well as the Pre-Assembly Delegate Preparation meetings in September. 

Living in the Why

Another person behind me in line, followed up by asking simply, “Why?”

Somewhat startled, I asked, “Why what?” The person said that she wanted to know why anyone would want to be a pastor.

Get Ready for Assembly

Mosaic’s Annual Assembly is just a little over 2 months away! While many of us still feel like summer isn’t over, now is the time to start planning for Assembly.

The Not-So-Easy Leadership Adjustment

“What are the leadership adjustments required for the context we find ourselves in?”

When No One is Pleased

We are thankful to everyone who has questioned us and challenged us so that we can better support the people among us who have experienced abuse.