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Reflections on our time of transition by Henry Penner
The Rev. Henry Penner asks us to reflect on our time of transition in the sermon he preached at the 5pm service on Saturday, February 8, 2014. It’s appropriate and timely for us to reflect on what Henry says: Gospel reading: Matthew 5:13-20 Matthew quotes Jesus saying that we are the light of the world. And […]
Continue ReadingPrayer during a time of transition
God of love, in this interim time, we pray for our parish family, that we may be genuine in our self-reflection, tireless in our commitment, patient in our discernment, loving in our communion, open in our search, imaginative about our future, and daring in our faith. As we enter into this new era with excitement […]
Continue ReadingEarly Sunday worship moves to 8 a.m. on October 6
Our current 8:30 a.m. service will move to 8 a.m. on October 6. This change in our worship schedule will facilitate having a Sunday School class for all ages, children and adults, between services from 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Breakfast will be offered at 9 a.m. Read about what these changes do for us as a […]
Continue ReadingSunday School & worship changes: the Rev. Michael Wallens explains the details
Recently we announced some important changes to our Sunday morning in this article. I want to describe what upcoming worship & Sunday School changes will do for us as a community in transition. By moving the 8:30 a.m. service back to 8:00 a.m., and having Sunday School for all ages at 9:15, the hope is […]
Continue ReadingWhat is Interim Ministry?
We invite you to read about interim ministry as described by the Rev. Dr. B. Leslie Robinson, Jr., a member of the staff at the Center for Congregational Health. If you want to print a PDF of Robinson’s article, it’s here. WHAT IS INTERIM MINISTRY? Reverend Dr. B. Leslie Robinson, Jr. Three words are associated […]
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