I have always been fascinated by the story of Judas Iscariot. It is said that he was preordained to betray Jesus, but if that is true, then could he help himself? Not much is written … Read More
Heading Into Holy Week
This coming Sunday is Palm Sunday, and I ask myself how we could be growing so close to Holy Week? I think the rhythm of church life is off for me. Not being able to … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “Isolation” (3/21/20)
Some of us, the older ones, and those who have been exposed to the virus, have been told to remain in our homes for 14 days alone without any outside contact other than by phone … Read More
What About Easter?? – Letter from Rev. Don Gotham
Can I let you in on something? I am a sucker for Christmas movies. I find encouragement in how a town comes together, or relationships are mended, or some adversity is overcome, and Christmas gets saved. Yes, I … Read More
Don’t Forget to Look for God – A note from our Pastor
Hindsight is so often 20/20 vision. I have often wished to know the outcome of many of the parts of my journey in life before coming through the trials and challenges. I have come to … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “Church Cancelled?”
Church has been cancelled for 3 weeks (written 3/14/20). How can this be? Just when we think we have seen it all, we are hit with another blow. How can church be cancelled? Truth is, it can’t. … Read More
We Are Still The Church – Letter from Rev. Don
Last week, when I watched coverage of the governor closing all schools in Michigan for three weeks, my heart sank, and I began to pray about whether our church should close, too. I had already heard … Read More
A Word from the Pastor re: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Dear UUMC, This week I have (as I imagine you have) had numerous letters from business leaders and financial institutions regarding how they are dealing with the Covid-19, or Coronavirus. These letters refer to strengthening … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “Vanishing Cream”
I was a child that had a lot of freckles. This caused me to be teased and I disliked them immensely. I hated being called Freckles or Freckle Face. I decided one day to do … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “Be Still”
This week Charles White put out his “Pondering Thoughts and Observations”. I always read and enjoy what Charles has to say. The one for this week was on being still. Charles pointed out that we … Read More