Greetings, church! I hope this finds you healthy and at peace. This letter will take you through all the considerations for Advent 2020. Advent is going to feel a little different. Yet the important thing will stay the same: Christ has come into the world, and we have GOOD NEWS! The song “O Little Town… Read More »
Pastor’s Corner October 2020
Welcome October! My holy month. I am really excited by the response to our last worship series, REWRITE. Many of you have taken the time to write emails, letters, and social media messages of what you found meaningful. Jan Linn wrote about The Times REWRITE from the Summer in the 60s, “Just listened to yesterday’s… Read More »
Pastors Corner: September 2020
It has been awhile since I have written a pastor’s corner. Now we finally have events on the calendar! It’s a good feeling. I submitted my proposal for my doctoral project. The idea is to adjust how council meets so we’re looking toward the future and not reporting on the past. I will take a… Read More »
Summer Vespers
Under the leadership of Matt Yates and Maureen Walker, we’ve gathered a team of folks who are in the medical field. Suzanne Kanner, Paul DeSario, Stephanie Young, and Rob Wilder. They will draft policies, determine tasks, and staff teams to carry out the tasks to keep us safe during the pandemic. Because the pandemic is… Read More »
March 2020 Pastor’s Corner
Happy March, Church! We’ll be in Lent soon! The lectionary for Lent offers many images of where love, grace, forgiveness, righteousness, healing can really be found. And it’s not in the “usual places.” We often look for love in the wrong places that only offer a temporary satisfaction. Let is a wonderful time to re-assess… Read More »
February Pastors Corner
Dear Church! What a warm winter we’ve had. I think it’s due to all the activities we’ve been doing! Game night was a huge success! Financial Peace University is going strong. And we’ve gathered to throw some gutter balls at our Lousy Bowling League. Our friends from Costa Rica are sending their love (and sweat)… Read More »
Pastor’s Corner for January 2020
Happy New Year Church! Please be advised of our winter weather policy. Level 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are also icy. Drive very cautiously. **Scheduled Boards, Committees, Groups: Check with chairperson, leader or Facilitator of Group. **Worship Services: Will be held. Level 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting… Read More »
November 2019 Pastor’s Corner
Dear Church, ‘tis the season to be thankful and there is a lot to be thankful for! I will be your Rev in the Rafters! We have raised the $8,500 to get me up the ladder and into the bell tower this month! So on Tuesday, 11/27 at 7 p.m. I will be heading up… Read More »
October 2019 Pastors Corner
Hey Church! My holy month is October. October where the trees catch fire and neighbors pass out candy and my blood type is pumpkin spice. I love it! There’s a lot coming up for us. We have spent time around the table in our worship series Come to the Table. We will celebrate the fact… Read More »
September 2019 Pastor’s Corner
Dear Church! School is back in session. Hobby Horse is starting up. It must be September! We have a lot to look forward to and much to accomplish. The first is a note about when I’m in the office and when I’l l check email. I’m typically in the office Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.… Read More »
