April 17, 2022 Season of Eastertide “It happens to all of us, I concluded that Easter Sunday morning. God simply keeps reaching down into the dirt of humanity and resurrecting us from the graves we dig for ourselves through our violence, our lies, our selfishness, our arrogance, and our addictions. And God keeps loving us… Read more Moderator’s Corner
April 10, 2022 Palm Sunday Season of Lent, Holy Week “This is our God. Not a distant judge nor a sadist, but a God who weeps. A God who suffers, not only for us, but with us. Nowhere is the presence of God amidst suffering more salient than on the cross. Therefore, what can I do… Read more Moderator’s Corner
April 3, 2022 Season of Lent “Yes, HATE is powerful but it never wins. No matter what it says, LOVE will always have the last, loudest word.” – John Pavlovitz * * * * * * * Thanks to WAM and Rev. Kara for a meaningful and fun dedication of our new SE doors. Thanks… Read more Moderator’s Corner
March 27, 2022 Season of Lent “You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do.” – Anne Lamott * * * * * * * Pine Valley Christian Church in transition. We are making inquiries to establish a 5-person search… Read more Moderator’s Corner
March 20, 2022 Season of Lent “When Jesus again and again says things like the last shall be first, and the first shall be last, and the poor are blessed, and the rich are cursed, and that prostitutes make great dinner guests, it makes me wonder if our need for pure black-and-white categories is not… Read more Moderator’s Corner
March 13, 2022 Season of Lent “Forgiveness is giving up all hope of having had a better past.” – Anne Lamott * * * * * * * * * Communion. I’m still looking for volunteers to prepare communion for the months of Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Preparation is easy. Please let… Read more Moderator’s Corner
March 6, 2022 “Faith includes noticing the mess. The emptiness and discomfort. And letting it be there until some light returns.” – Anne Lamott * * * * * * * * * Welcome to our expansive Lenten journey. I hope you are enjoying the Lenten devotional materials, “Full to the Brim”, provided by our… Read more Moderator’s Corner
February 27, 2022 This is just a reminder that the number of people you need to apologize to for being the most authentic version of yourself – currently stands at zero. – John Pavlovitz * * * * * * * We are worshipping together in our church building again! It was wonderful to see… Read more Moderator’s Corner
February 20, 2022 Every time we draw a line between us and others, Jesus is always on the other side of it. –Nadia Bolz-Weber * * * * * * Good news! We will be in-person for worship on February 27! Yes! * * * * * * Please join me in welcoming Diane Miller… Read more Moderator’s Corner
February 13, 2022 It’s a really bad idea to set out to change another person. Instead, set out to love them, and they will become whatever they are supposed to become. – John Pavlovitz * * * * * * * It’s Camp Time! Join us for Summer Camp 2022 Warmer days with longer sunlight… Read more Moderator’s Corner