Pastor Scott and Pastor Carol are planning a sermon series for this Fall to correspond with the Church School curriculum on the Beatitudes. The sermon series takes parishioners through some of the most familiar teachings of … [Read more...]
Message from Pastor Carol – September 1, 2020
As such, I consider myself a life-long learner. Education, Christian or otherwise, should not stop after we leave formal schooling. In my case, I kept going as long as I could by getting two masters and a doctorate because I … [Read more...]
A message from Pastor Scott – August 18, 2020
This message from the Pastor also appears in The Covenanter – Volume XXXIX, Issue 13 – August 18, 2020. I'm always moved when reminded, either in the quote on my desk or when it comes to mind at the end of worship, of the … [Read more...]
A Message from Pastor Scott – March 21, 2020
Every need in the world is an OPEN DOOR to share God's love. That's why, as a church family, we're responding to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, not by panicking. No matter how frustrating, confusing, or scary this … [Read more...]
A Video Message from Pastor Scott – March 17, 2020
A message from Pastor Scott on ways to be the church when we can't be together. Watch it below: If you are having trouble viewing the video above, you can also view on Youtube. … [Read more...]
Marking the Days of Lent, a message from Pastor Scott
It is common practice for people to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas Day. You may use Advent calendars, devotional booklets, or wall hangings to mark the time. It is just as significant to mark the days … [Read more...]
The Lenten Season, a message from Pastor Scott
When I was growing up in the Midwest, in the 1950s and 60s, even those active and attending our local churches knew little of Lent – most about Easter. And for young children then (perhaps even now) Easter was all about new … [Read more...]
On Being a Disciple, a message from Pastor Scott
I have been thinking lately about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. We live in a strange time when many people in our culture will lay claim to the title of Christian, but they seem to live this out in name only. The … [Read more...]
Epiphany – a message from Pastor Scott
Greetings during this amazing Time after Epiphany, The length of the season of Epiphany varies (depending on the date for Easter each year). It begins on January 6 and concludes on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday which … [Read more...]
A Carol-Sing for the Sunday After Christmas
“Caroling, an ancient word referring to dancing or singing songs of praise and happiness, was practiced during all seasons of the year in the Dark Ages, and carols embraced a wide range of subjects. When a fourth-century pope … [Read more...]
