Did you know that the cross—the central symbol of our faith—was not widely used by Christians until some 400 years after Jesus’ death?  That’s a long time!…… Read more “Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross?”

Fezco has found a new home.  And a new name! Did you hear about Fezco?  He is a mixed-breed dog that was left at a dog shelter…… Read more “A New Home for Fezco”

The principle of celebrating diversity has always been the calling card of our church and our denomination.   If you have ever thought that chord has been strummed…… Read more “Could it Happen Here?”

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has raised some interesting questions for Christian pacifists.   I think that all Christians, including myself, like to think that we are pacifists;…… Read more “Pacifism and Ukraine”

Sometimes something old can be the source of something new. As I mentioned last Sunday, the stresses and tensions that we have been through over the past…… Read more “Using Lent to Your Advantage”