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...
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...
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...
Christmas Eve Services Celebrate Christmas Eve with Us! You’re invited to a beautiful night of hope, music, and community as we gather for Christmas Eve services at 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 11:00 pm. Each service will include communion, the soft glow of candlelight,...
I’m always surprised at the sun’s power to melt snow, even on the very coldest days. Take last Thursday—the coldest day of winter so far. The Thanksgiving weekend snow was still caked on roads and, in places, on our driveway. And yet, despite a temperature reading of...
Today is only the fifth day of Advent, and already I’ve discovered something I think will stay with me for the rest of my life. It came from the devotional that goes with our Words for the Beginning worship series. (More on that in a minute.) Are you expecting...
