Letter to Congregation 11-18-2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Yesterday, my son and I went from store to store looking for lollipops that fit our turkey decoration. When we went into the first store, he saw all the Christmas decorations and asked why they were out because it was … [Read more...]
November 11th Letter from the Pastor
Letter to Congregation 11-11-2020 Pastor Letter 11/11/20 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, It goes without saying that 2020 is surely not what we expected. Despite its challenges, our congregants have stepped up to the plate to be who we are called to be by being the voice and hands … [Read more...]
November 4th Letter from the Pastor
Letter to Congregation 11-04-2020 Pastor Letter 11/4/20 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, A few years ago, my son obsessed over the movie Coco. Usually I am frustrated by my autistic child’s current obsession, but in this case I wasn’t. In fact, the movie was so good I didn’t mind … [Read more...]
October 28th Letter from the Pastor
Letter to Congregation 10-28-2020 Pastor Letter 10/28/20 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we get closer to the elections, the scripture that I keep coming back to is Joshua 1:9 “…Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you … [Read more...]
October 21st Letter from the Pastor
Letter to Congregation 10-21-2020 Pastor Letter 10/21/20 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In recent days I have been struggling with how the divisiveness in our world, even in our own wider church universal, is hurting all of us, but more importantly, it is failing to live into the ways … [Read more...]
October 14th Letter from the Pastor
Letter to Congregation 10-14-2020 Pastor Letter 10/14/20 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In my morning devotional time, I was reminded of the natural tendency of myself, and many others, to see ourselves through other people’s eyes. When this happens, it means we are less concerned … [Read more...]
October 10th Letter from the Pastor
Letter to Congregation 10-07-2020 October 7, 2020 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, One of my family’s favorite activities is hiking or long walks. We find that being in God’s creation gives us a break from the world and brings God’s peace to the forefront. Finding peace in these … [Read more...]
September 30th Letter from the Pastor
Letter to Congregation 09-30-2020 9/30/20 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, For a while now when I tell others that I live thirty minutes from the church, I get a common response. People assume I would get bored with the drive to and from home, at least after a while. In the car … [Read more...]
