Letters from the Pastor

Jesus calls us to be the light of the world for his sake. As we follow his leadership and lordship, let us be his light to others this week. God bless you! Pastor BobPrayer : Lord of light, let what You have revealed in us now shine through us, so that Your name may...

With all the distractions we face both within and around us, may we see Jesus clearly this week. In Christ’s care, Pastor Bob Prayer :Open our eyes, O Lord, that we may truly see—your truth, your work, and your presence among us.

As you may recall from my January 13 article, I am pausing my weekly letters so as to focus on the sabbatical grant application to the Lilly Endowment for a potential Clergy Renewal Grant. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy these brief words of encouragement from...

Pastor David Cameron has written this week’s letter. We hope you are blessed by his thoughts this week. I am a long-time fan of Star Trek.” All of them, from the original series on. If I had to name an all-time favorite, it would be Star Trek: The Next Generation....

Jesus said, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” (Matthew 5:37)  Jesus’ words are simple, direct, and deeply challenging. At their heart, they call us to live with integrity, clarity, and faithfulness before God and one another. They remind us that...

On January 2, my devotional reading included this thought from the author: “If churches could only do one thing to help people at all levels of spiritual maturity grow in their relationship with Christ their choice is clear: they would inspire,...

Have you ever made resolutions in January only to be frustrated by February? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, the second Friday in January is informally known as “Quitter’s Day.” One source states that the average resolution lasts 3.74 months. January invites talk of...

When Scripture tells us that “the heavens declare the glory of God,” it is more than poetic beauty. It is testimony. It is promise. It is revelation. From the earliest pages of Scripture, God has used the sky to proclaim His faithfulness and His...

As we approach the close of another year, many of us are already thinking about what lies ahead. January often invites talk of fresh starts, resolutions, and renewed hope, yet by February we’re frustrated! Here’s help: the Christian faith has...

As I write this, a steady snowfall is drifting past the window of my study here at church. The playground outside — usually filled with the joyful noise of our CDC kids — is being covered with a soft, growing blanket of white. Nearby rooftops, vehicles, sidewalks, and...