Democracy and the Ngram Rabbit Hole

Democracy and the Ngram Rabbit Hole

With our new worship series—We the People—I’ve been thinking a lot about democracy. I’ve been reading a book about the Declaration of Independence (more on that next week) that has inspired me with our founders’ vision, even with its imperfections. And in the midst of...
Celebrating Our New Paraments

Celebrating Our New Paraments

If you joined us for worship on January 11, you got a firsthand look at our new worship textiles–“paraments”–and you got to be part of their consecration. Our Worship Cluster has worked hard over the past year to make this dream a reality, and...
Mapping Out the New Year

Mapping Out the New Year

In these first two weeks of 2026, I’ve spent more than my share of time thinking about the calendar. Maybe you, too, start each new year with a bit of a sense that you have a blank slate, a fresh opportunity to clarify priorities and to organize your time in...
Reason # 106 to Love This Church

Reason # 106 to Love This Church

Over the holidays you probably found yourself in a number of conversations with family and friends, catching up with one another, hearing how things were going, sharing the good and also the hard things. I had a lot of that kind of chats in recent weeks, and if you...
The Darkness Before Christmas

The Darkness Before Christmas

My Weekly Word is, actually, very simple this time around: It’s that I hope you’ll join us for our Longest Night worship service on Sunday afternoon at 4:00. Often it’s a tiny service, in a small chapel. A few recently bereaved people or families will come. It can get...
Coming Up in 2026!

Coming Up in 2026!

We’re looking ahead to some great things that will be happening in the new year. Take a look: Fun & Connection Our Wednesday evening suppers resume on January 7, down in Wesley Hall as always. There’s no better time for casual, pleaant conversation...