There is an inherent tension at this moment, not just in the Church, but the world. We are walking through this experience together, while remaining "socially distant". Technology is bringing us closer to people we miss, but it is never going to replace the joy of being fully, physically present...
Even as we alter our daily lives in response to the Coronavirus, we must not be distant from each other. Every inch or foot we place between ourselves and our neighbors must be filled with care and love for those in need. Please call, write, and email those we will not be making physical contact...
As we collectively respond as a country and nation to the outbreak of this infectious disease, I want to encourage both “peace” and “peace of mind”. This outbreak is indeed serious and has called into question how we go about our daily lives down to the smallest...
As a pastor meetings are a way of life. In recent months I've had multiple occasions where I was obliged to be in 2+ meetings simultaneously, which I have yet to fully figure out. Meetings can be tedious (thanks Robert's Rules). They can be time-consuming. But they also provide a space for...
"New year, new me!" We all look ahead to, are deserving of, a clean slate. The beginning of the new year seems to provide a logical opportunity for this, hence "New Year's Resolutions". It's that great chance to put tons of undue pressure on myself to do something that I've put off for too long...
As a Pastor this is the time of the year where I realize I'm not ready. Even with the successful Children's Christmas Program in the rear-view mirror , not ready for Christmas Eve/Day in a week. We've got cardboard animals still lingering in the sanctuary like the Cantina on Mos Eisley. The...
"A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way...no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray." -Isaiah 35:5 https://youtu.be/DOW_kPzY_JY?t=28 As we wander through Advent, seeking God in our lives, I love the idea that not even a fool can go astray from God's Way. When I...
Every year advent kicks off with a prophetic voice and this year was no different: "they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." -Isaiah...
This last Sunday we spent the day extending welcomes. We welcomed Deacon Christine Yucha into our community (formally) as she was installed. The installer, Bishop Yehiel Curry, was our guest as we welcomed him to share the Gospel in preaching and conversations. This selfie is my favorite...
Alleluia! He is Risen! He has risen indeed! Alleluia! Easter, in my humble opinion, is the most significant moment of our entire church calendar. Generally Easter Sunday is our most well attended Sunday...