A new person to our church mentioned to me that they are grateful that I don’t run on and on in my sermons.  I took it as…… Read more “The One Minute Sermon”

Here’s a fun fact: Recent surveys found that more people will be making New Year’s resolutions this year than last year.  Why would that be?  Well, it’s…… Read more “Good News for 2026”

Every Sunday of Advent during the Call to Worship and again during the Children’s Sermon, we have gather around the Advent Wreath. Each week, we have endeavored…… Read more “At Last, the Christ Candle”

This Sunday is Christmas Pageant Sunday! A special thank you to Heidi Buser for again organizing our annual pageant with its Dr. Seuss-esque narration. To anyone who…… Read more “Why Christmas Pageants Still Matter”

You know the best part of Advent and Christmas?  Cookies!  Think of it: gingerbread, peppermint, marshmallow, even those cookies that you think have chocolate chips but turn…… Read more “Cookies for Santa”