Pastor’s Desk

FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR: SB 2453

Last Sunday in worship two people mentioned Senate Bill 2453, a bill “concerning religious freedom with respect to marriage.” I will have copies of the bill available on Sunday for people interested in reading it. The bill is breath taking in its scope. Section1 provides exemption for individuals and religious entities from being required by… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR: SB 2453

FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ EIGHTH DAY PEOPLE

Last Sunday, my sermon focused on 8th day people. The eighth day is understood as the 1st day of God’s new creation. The lectionary reading told of Jesus’ baptism.  In some traditions the baptismal fount has eight sides. The symbolism of eight sides is meant to convey the idea that when we come up out… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ EIGHTH DAY PEOPLE

FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ ADVENT / CHRISTMAS MEDITATION

Christmas is more than a date on the calendar. It is a love story that comes to us wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Angels, shepherds and magi were drawn to the light of this love. And now it is our turn to journey to Bethlehem. The One who meets us there… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ ADVENT / CHRISTMAS MEDITATION

FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ THOUGHTS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

This Sunday, the second Sunday in Advent when we welcome Jesus as the Prince of Peace. Our readings are from Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12. The Isaiah passage appeals to me in a special way as I think about the message of peace. Indeed, it is often called “The Peaceable Kingdom.” It is a marvelous… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ THOUGHTS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ A DIFFERENT REASON FOR THANKSGIVING

My granddaughter called me on Monday evening and asked if I could meet with her to discuss an English assignment she had for school. Feeling honored by the request I eagerly agreed and went to meet her—without asking about the assignment. When I met her she showed me a copy of Elie Wiesel’s Night and… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ A DIFFERENT REASON FOR THANKSGIVING