The first Sunday in the church's new year, the first Sunday of Advent, picks up where the last Sunday in the church's calendar, Christ the King Sunday, left off - with anticipation of the coming of Christ Jesus. "The days are surely coming," we hear from the prophet Jeremiah, "when I will fulfill the promise … Continue reading Message: Awake or Asleep… →

"Are you a princess?" I said. And she said, "I'm much more than a princess, but you don't have a name for it yet here on earth."   painting by Brian Andreas Thanks to my friend and colleague, Rev. Sue Schneider, for calling this piece of art to mind at our weekly pastors' bible study … Continue reading Message: More than a princess… →

The iconic 80s alt-rock band, R.E.M. released a song in 1987 titled "It's the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)" that was an instant hit and has stayed in rotation on radio stations and jukeboxes ever since - which is a little weird, since the lyrics make absolutely no … Continue reading Message: And I Feel Fine… →