FPCA Retreat
Posted: October 10, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
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Last weekend I had a retreat for First Presbyterian Church at Montreat. Michael isn’t a member of the church because he attends a Society of Friends meeting. I tried once to go with him, but I couldn’t stand the silence. He doesn’t feel comfortable in regular churches, so I guess that means we have a […]
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Making Room for Questions
Posted: September 18, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
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This week Charlie Kirk, a conservative republican political activist was gunned down. There was also another school shooting. Several weeks ago, Melissa Hortman, a democratic Minnesota state senator and former speaker of the house was executed in her own home. Trump ordered flags flown at half mass for Kirk but not for Hortman. There are […]
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Ethiopian Eunuch
Posted: June 4, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
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Last Sunday at First Presbyterian Church Asheville (FPCA), the church ordained elders and deacons which are the leaders of the church. Patrick Johnson preached on Acts 8:26-40 Much of the sermon involved leadership, but Patrick’s words apply to anyone. I’ve chosen to use the word “people” or “lives” instead of leadership and leaders. I invite […]
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Ed Loring
Posted: April 1, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
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Ed Loring, one of the founders of the Open Door Community (ODC) in Atlanta, celebrated his 85th birthday last week in Baltimore. The event was held in his back yard. Above is a picture of Michael, Ed and I at that event. We sat in a circle and Ed introduced all of us – about […]
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Parking
Posted: March 22, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
I really like driving our electric car and I haven’t been to a gas station in a year. It’s easy to handle and there are warning lights everywhere. I guess most new cars have those lights but they are new to me. There’s a flashing light on each of the side mirrors that flashes whenever […]
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Epiphany
Posted: January 9, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
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Epiphany and Pentecost are my two favorite times of the church year. Epiphany marks when the magi followed a star to find Jesus after his birth. Pentecost is celebrated when the Holy Spirit came down to earth. They both signify new beginnings. Since I attend First Presbyterian Church Asheville in the morning and Circle of […]
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