Author Archives: Ron Dauphin

About Ron Dauphin

Photographer, writer, proud dad, and UCC pastor.

I want to be in a box…

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

…in this video.  Looks like a lot of fun! And I understand they filmed it in one take.

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A wise proverb

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Ron Dauphin
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The Passion Play, 2010

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

The video gives a good introduction to the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany.  I traveled there recently with a group of 11 others from our area to see the play and enjoy the Alps of Bavaria and Austria.  The play … Continue reading →

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Safe distance

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

Safe distance, originally uploaded by Ron Dauphin. An Amish family visits Dundee Falls. The younger children were barefoot but not allowed to dip their feet in the water. Dad held tightly to the youngest boy and made sure they all … Continue reading →

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A day in the life

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

It wasn’t a “typical day” in any sense, though I’m not sure I’ve ever had one in this job.  But here’s a glimpse into a Monday (June 28) in the life of this pastor: 8:45 a.m. Phone call on my … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t buy lottery tickets

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

There are millions of reasons why winning a lottery would be fantastic.  I do occasionally fantasize about the great things I would do with a big win: pay off my mortgage, make life easier for my kids, donate substantial sums … Continue reading →

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Just for fun…

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Ron Dauphin
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Sing it, Louis!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

A class act and a great musician, Louis Armstrong.

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Purple

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Ron Dauphin
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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

I’ve always felt comforted by the analogy that  God’s love is like that of a good mother.  That’s probably because I had a good mother. I’m thankful for my own mother who has taught me much about Christian charity; for … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

floats like a butterfly, originally uploaded by Ron Dauphin.

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Worship and the Healing Hokey Pokey

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

As a pastor in a mainline progressive denomination, I sometimes long for deeper engagement in worship. We Protestants can be a pretty stiff and stodgy group, worshiping with the same order of worship this week as we had the week … Continue reading →

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A reminder to care for God’s earth

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

The earth is the Lord’s and all that’s in it, the world, and those who live in it; for God has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. –Psalm 24 It’s the 40th anniversary of Earth … Continue reading →

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The touch

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

I saw this ad posted online and had to share it, given my last blog post.  

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The Sistine Chapel

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Ron Dauphin

It’s one of my favorite travel memories.  I visited the Vatican on a crisp, fall morning.  There are usually long lines to see the Sistine Chapel, which is located deep within the walls of the Vatican’s papal palace.  On most … Continue reading →

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