Rooted & Renewed

04/30/2025

Carrie's Rooted & Renewed website ( www.carriestiles.org ) has been updated with a fresh new look and streamlined information. If you're interested in spiritual direction or want to learn more, you're invited to take a look and reach out to Carrie with any questions.

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02/19/2025

✨ Women’s Sabbath Retreat – Saturday, March 22 ✨

Ladies, make plans today to take a break and join us for a day of rest and renewal at Carole & Steve England’s rustic cabin in Cushing, WI! 🌿🔥

🕘 Meet at church: 9:00 AM
🏡 Return: 4:00 PM
💰 Cost: $10
🍲 Chili lunch provided—bring a snack to share!
🌲 Enjoy hiking, a campfire, and a sauna!

Come refresh your spirit and connect with others in a peaceful setting. Tag a friend & sign up in the church office today!

02/11/2025

Pastor Carrie’s Spiritual Direction ministry has a new name: Rooted & Renewed! 🌿✨

This new name reflects her deep commitment to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can be fully present to your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Like trees and plants drawing strength from the soil, we are grounded in God, finding renewal in faith and life. For Pastor Carrie, being rooted also connects to her family farm—a place rich with generations of renewal and growth.

Visit her updated website at www.carriestiles.org to learn more! 💙

In order to be rooted and renewed in faith and life, Pastor Carrie creates a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where you can be fully present to your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Her ministry is grounded in the symbolism of being rooted. Like trees and plants drawing nourishment from...

11/04/2024

On this election eve, are you looking for a message of hope? Take a moment to read and find comfort, encouragement, and insight this night.

Where are you finding hope today?Lately, I've been finding unexpected hope in a beautiful duet cover of Joni Mitchell's song "Both Sides Now", performed by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. I’ve always loved the original by Mitchell, and with Sara Bareilles being a frequent feature on my playlists, ...

10/08/2024

Hi Everyone! I'm back to blogging after a bit of a break and excited to share more reflections with you, including this one on God's promised abundance! If you're looking for spiritual direction or want to explore your faith journey, I'm here to walk alongside you. Feel free to reach out, or visit my website. bit.ly/3U3a4Kt. ~Carrie 🌿🙏

It’s no surprise that the word "abundance" keeps coming to mind in this season. My kitchen island resembles the produce section of a grocery store, and the basement shelves are filling up with the results of my efforts to can and preserve. Sometimes, the abundance feels overwhelming. The heavy rai...

01/02/2023

Happy New Year! May you find both heaven and earth this year! Carrie