How Lovely Are the Messengers by Felix Mendelssohn
March 2, 2025
All Things New by Elaine Hagenberg
February 9, 2025
Book Recommendations
Late each summer I usually write a “book column” about my favorite novels of the year. But I’m in a dry spell. Oh I’ve been reading. But most of the fiction I’ve read lately leaves me with a “hmm,” not a “wow.” Maybe you will send me some suggestions! But for now, I have a few non-fiction recommendations and then a few of my all time favorite novels from years past.
What Does Your Heart Cling To?
[cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1"][cs_element_row _id="2"][cs_element_column _id="3"][cs_text _order="0"]My predecessor, Glen Miles, started the tradition of giving an annual “state of the church” address. The precedent has evolved into me sharing an annual report of the church’s previous year. In some ways, this year’s report could be “it was the best of times and the worst Read More...
Meeting, Walking, Living
Julie frequently took Bible study classes and joined spiritual formation small groups but after class she would pull me aside and whisper fiercely to me, “My 40 year old cousin is dying of cancer and I just don’t know if I can believe in God if this is how God has arranged the world.”
Find Our Own Belovedness
To recognize God’s grace in the provision of a heart of flesh is key. Much as I prefer the self-protection offered by cynicism, caution, and carbohydrates, finding my way back to my own belovedness has required receiving a new spirit, one of tenderness and one of vulnerability.
Annual Report and Looking Ahead
The congregation is invited to attend this evening of enrichment that showcases the previous year and looks forward to the Next 5. Join us at 6:30-8:00 in the Social Hall or via Zoom.
What’s So Good About the Good News?
The word “gospel” is used in the New Testament to translate a Greek word meaning “good news.” But what’s so good about it, and is it good for everyone?
Bibles Given to Third Graders During Worship
On Sunday, August 21, our congregation celebrated the young members of our congregation by presenting bibles to twelve third graders. A tradition that dates back almost 100 years, the children are encouraged to read, carry, mark in, dog ear and use the bibles until they are worn out from spiritual exploration.
An Hour Spent in Study
A well-known proverb among Jewish rabbis goes like this: “An hour spent in study is an hour spent in prayer.” I love that saying, not just because study is important to me as a former seminary professor but because it reminds me that study is a way of praying, of being with Read More...
Puerto Rico Mission Pilgrimage – Tuesday, March 19
Can you imagine holding your front door closed for hours as violent winds try to pry it open out of your hands? We heard that story today from Jose Medina, director of Campamento Morton (our home for the week), as he recalled the nearly 38 hours straight of Hurricane rains and winds.
Puerto Rico Mission Pilgrimage – Monday, March 18
We planned on being at Morton Camp yesterday evening. I received a phone call Friday afternoon from our Ft. Lauderdale contact. An independent flight tracker site confirmed our fears - the flight was cancelled. Not the way we saw our Mission Trip beginning with a delay of travel plans. So, we did what you have to do: research, rebook, adapt!
