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Reflections on Phonathon 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013March 22, 2021 by ptsblog

So this fall I was checking out the new look for the PTS website when I saw the posting for the annual Phonathon in the lower right corner of the homepage. I may be in a small select group when I can say I actually get a little excited about the Phonathon. Thinking about it brings…

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Finding Your Inner “Duck”

Posted on October 16, 2013March 22, 2021 by ptsblog

I am going to go out on a limb and reveal something that just might put me at risk, being a new person here and all.  But here goes. I love the duck.   There – I said it.  I love the duck. As I write this, a very large yellow duck is docked at…

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Why Taize?

Posted on October 2, 2013March 22, 2021 by ptsblog

Every Monday our PTS community worships in the tradition of Taizé. For those who are unaware of this tradition, it is a service with roots in an ecumenical community in France and features repeated song, prayer, Scripture, and silence. We started worshipping in this way every Monday two years ago as part of a number of changes…

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