Seventy (Hard) (Glorious) Years

Seventy (Hard) (Glorious) Years

Whenever an anniversary gets celebrated, it’s almost certainly true that we’re celebrating the passage of a period of time that includes real joys and delights, right alongside real hardships and challenges. It’s true for a wedding anniversary. I’ve been heard to...
2026 Spring College Graduates

2026 Spring College Graduates

2026 Spring College Graduates This season, we have the joy of celebrating a remarkable group of graduates. Each one has walked a unique path—through late nights of studying, moments of challenge, and milestones of growth—and we give thanks for all that has brought...
Confirmation 2026

Confirmation 2026

This year’s confirmation class has been a meaningful and memorable journey, and we are proud to celebrate the confirmation of 11 young people in our congregation. Since beginning together in August, this group has shown dedication, curiosity, and a willingness to grow...
Random Encounters or No? You Decide.

Random Encounters or No? You Decide.

One Sunday afternoon, I decided to go to Suntan City for some detox work (i.e. sauna, red light therapy, etc.). As I walked in, one of the staff, let’s call her CeeCee, smiled and was visibly excited to see me. She could barely talk!   Then she said, “you’re the...
God’s Dream for the World

God’s Dream for the World

Do you think God has one? A dream—a plan, a future—for the world? For that matter, does that dream/plan/future include anything having to do with the Church? Over the next few weeks, we’ll be wondering about that question, through the lens of our worldwide United...
2026 United Way Food Drive

2026 United Way Food Drive

Food Drive: April 27 – May 7 | Collection Day: May 8 Every spring, our community proves what’s possible when people decide to show up for one another. Businesses open their doors. Donations pile up. Volunteers hit the road. The 2026 United Way Food Drive...