New Caring Bridge Site Added

Family and friends of Steve B can link right to his Caring Bridge Website.  See the blogroll at left, below the Facebook button.

SPIRIT versus spirit

In our Sunday (1/25) reading from Mark 1:21-28 we are on the move with Jesus.  Mark uncovers the story of Jesus quickly, beginning with Jesus’ baptism, then into the wilderness tempted by the devil; moving on to teach, heal and cast out demons.  In these few verses Jesus enters a synagogue to teach and is [...]

The Bus Incident

One day I was standing with 100 other people at a crosswalk in New York City waiting for a light to change.  When it did, I stepped out.  Luckily, my traveling partner noticed an errant bus driver to our left who was going to “beat” the light and make a quick right–right in front of [...]

Shepherding, is it Leading or Following?

In our Sunday (January 15th) readings from 1 Samuel 3:1-20 and John 1:43-51 we hear of callings from the Lord to young Samuel and from Jesus to Philip and Nathaniel.  Samuel later becomes known for his prophetic words of truth telling, and as a leading (the first) prophet of ancient Israel in the period of [...]

Watercolors

I have one card I look forward to receiving every Christmas from my aunt, who is a watercolor artist.  Each year, she sends a piece of art on the front of the card.  Often it’s a photograph of a holiday or winter-themed work she did on commission in her area, but this year I received [...]

January 2012

Back to reality!  The January 2012 Church calendar is now posted on the blog.  Click on the green tab above the header to view. All the best to you in the new year–pastorhh & pastorcl

Our Close Encounters

The weeks following Christmas and New Year’s day often feel less than exciting, perhaps even a bit depressing.  The First Sunday of Christmas has even received the alias “Low Sunday”– reflecting the lower voices, tempos, and attendance at worship services. Some folks feel a kind of lowness after Christmas guests, our family and friends, have [...]