-by Rev. Jena Finch-Manchester What an evening we shared together at our recent Progressive Dinner! With three generous hosts—Jerry and Bonnie Nichols (appetizers), Jon and Mary Jo Banwart (main course), and John and Jane Jacobson (dessert)—our night was filled with...
by Jena Finch-Manchester, Associate Pastor & Campus Minister Homecoming this year was different than any other. Last year, we honored the ministry of Gary Putnam as campus minister. This year, we decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Reconciling...
by Patrick Gagnon, Director of Music Ministries Where have I heard that one? Choosing music for worship is both my favorite and least favorite task. I love when it goes well, and it’s clear that I’ve chosen the best option both for the message of the sermon, the...
Uncomfortable enough? A year ago, in our September newsletter, I talked about uncomfortable. We were moving our worship service out of the building to join in the community Pride Worship, and I wanted to acknowledge that it might make you uncomfortable. It is a bit...
Don’t Let It Get You Down As we’ve been pondering spiritual gifts and how it is that we keep becoming who we are in this season, these words from a song keep coming to mind: Oh, this could be the part of you that you ain’t never seen beforeOh, this could...
