Grief and the Holidays

December 14, 2016 Grief doesn’t take a holiday. In fact, the holidays are poignant reminders of our loss and loneliness. As Christmas approaches, our first instinct is to retreat or…

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Don’t Scrooge Yourself

December 3, 2016 Some practical thoughts from Sr. Barbara Kennedy, LPC, therapist and co-founder of NCC: Last year I was invited to speak on holiday stress at two different gatherings.…

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Not Just a Dinner Blessing

November 23, 2016 This is not your ordinary “Let’s be grateful - it’s thanksgiving time” blog. It’s about gratitude but not the kind that says, “Once a year we should…

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Together for Peace

September 19, 2016 The United Nations has asked all peoples to unite in prayer and action for peace throughout the world. Ending the numerous “official wars” is often what comes…

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30 Pints for 30 Years

August 17, 2016 Providing professional affordable counseling for all people regardless of faith or finances is a community effort. So is meeting the critical need for blood donations. As one way…

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Thank you, Jerry!

August 17, 2016 NCC recognized the dedicated service of Jerry Bitz this week at the Board of Directors meeting. Jerry finished his third three-year term and is rotating off the…

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Thank you, Jerry!
Jerry Bitz (center) is surrounded by members of the NCC Board of Directors, from left Sr. Sarah Deeby, Executive Director Erin Peters, Kyle Eilenfeldt, Christine Tracey, Rich Katz, Natalie Osburn, Julie Rowland, Bethany Bacci, and Michelle Meyer.

Peace On Earth

July 26, 2016 Let there be peace on earth…and let it begin with me Most of us have had warm feelings singing that old song. With our current climate of…

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