We are in the midst of Advent in the Christian lectionary, Hanukkah in the Jewish calendar and the Yule time in the Pagan tradition. Once again a time of religious overlay which, like Easter and Passover, reminds us of a sacred time of the year. What all these holy days have in common is the […]

November is one of my favorite months, not only for the last burst of fall color before winter, but because it contains my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the one holiday that conveys a spiritual truth in a secular guise. Leaving aside the unfortunate circumstances of that first thanksgiving, most of our nation does pause, […]

We begin our second month of ministry together and I am very pleased with how enthusiastically we are embracing our mission. All around the church there is a buzz as we dream of what we could be and begin new programs. Our worship services have been especially vibrant; through music, words and song, folks are […]

Francis and I have landed successfully in our new home and I have been hard at work getting to know many of you and the groups of our very busy church. I am refreshed and optimistic about the good work we will do together. Our Small Group Ministries and our Worship program will focus on […]