Letter to Congregation 08-04-2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I am going to go out on a limb and share that I believe I am not the only one to experience what I will refer to as, eye-opening moments. I think we all have had these moments in our lives that change the way we think or … [Read more...]
Help Victims of a House Fire
The Mission Committee is asking for your help for an East Stroudsburg family who recently had their house, and all of their belongs, destroyed by fire. For the next three weeks, beginning 8-1 to 8-22, we will be collecting monetary donations and gift cards (Old Navy, Kohl’s or Amazon). If you … [Read more...]
Finding Common Ground
Dear Monroe County Residents, Earlier this year a group of faith leaders in the Poconos partnered with Monroe County United (MCU) under the name of “Finding Common Ground.” The goal was to seek unity for our shared humanity in these divisive times. We invite you to join our faith community … [Read more...]
Interest Survey
The 5–7-year planning commission has been prayerfully discerning what our next steps forward in this post pandemic changing church will be. Because ESPC is a diverse and vibrant congregation, this commission needs your input to help with finding ways to connect as we continue moving forward. This … [Read more...]
July 21st Letter from Pastor Nicki
Letter to Congregation 07-21-2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, When I was an elementary student, one of my favorite activities in gym classes was the parachute game, where each student held an edge of a large round colorful piece of cloth and had to work together to keep the ball from … [Read more...]
July 14th Letter from Pastor Nicki
Letter to Congregation 07-14-2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am so grateful for the work of the 5–7-year planning commission, as they prayerfully are discerning what our next steps forward in this post pandemic changing church will be. Because ESPC is a diverse and vibrant … [Read more...]
July 7th Letter from Pastor Nicki
Letter to Congregation 07-07-2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, There is a common saying that I heard several times when I was younger that says, “you have to take the bad with the good”. What I did not realize then, that I have come to realize now, is that Jesus teaches this, too. He … [Read more...]
Inspirarity Dialogues
Sunday July 11th from 6-7pm This Sunday we are having our monthly Inpirarity Dialogue group. This month's theme that was chosen is death and rituals. We will be discussing the following questions: • What do you find meaningful about your faith traditions' response to death? • What rituals … [Read more...]
