Fifty years ago this spring, the cornerstone was laid in place to build our current church building. You can see that cornerstone each time you enter our…… Read more “Fifty Years!”
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The Year of Baptisms
In my nearly 25 years in parish ministry, I have never experienced a program year with as many baptisms as this one! In fact, I would venture…… Read more “The Year of Baptisms”
The Chance to Evolve
Joe Biden entered the 2020 presidential race recently. A veteran of the Senate and two other presidential bids, Biden is certainly no newcomer. It remains to be…… Read more “The Chance to Evolve”
Disturb Us, Lord
In keeping with Easter tradition, I again offer here the wonderful prayer of Sir Francis Drake. Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer in the 1500s (Elizabethan…… Read more “Disturb Us, Lord”
The Value of Suffering
This week is Holy Week. It is the week when we walk with Jesus during the worst week of his life; the week that ultimately led to…… Read more “The Value of Suffering”
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