Our Children’s Sunday school is kicking off with a start in September as we learn all about the Parable of the Talents. They will have 8 lessons on this parable beginning September 7 th  and ending October 26 th .  Sunday School begins at 9:30 am and is aimed at kids grades K-5 th . The goal is to teach the kids in 8 different ways so they can learn at their best and remember the stories of the scriptures.  The youth have been meeting twice a month throughout the summer with Campfire...

The thriving congregations team attended a Zoom call on July 22 nd , learning all about mission and vision and what exactly that means. We then met together to form an idea for what kind of grant we could submit.  Working with the Breakthrough Structure and Vision teams, we decided to submit a request for $750 to help fund the meals for the Talking Sessions happening in September and October, which are all about the mission, vision, and values of our congregation. We also asked for funds to...

I was asked recently by another clergy person if I was considering putting my papers in. This is clergy code for looking for a new congregation and seeing what possibilities are out there. I was a bit surprised by that question, but reflecting back, it does make a bit of sense.  I’ve been here five years now.  And those five years have been adventurous, and this last year in particular, has been fairly intense.  I think we can all agree with that last sentence. From starting my ministry here...