This weekend our nation celebrates Father’s Day. This year, our celebration will be altered from our usual celebrations (although not as altered as Mother’s Day was). We’ve had lots and lots of altered days since … Read More
The Pastor’s “PPPs”
It made me chuckle to be told I should take some pictures of my PPP’s. I had to ask for clarification. “You should get some pictures of your ‘pastor’s pandemic projects’” was the explanation. I decided that would … 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
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
The Way We Now Live? – Message from Rev. Don Gotham
I am grateful for the number of phone or web meetings I find myself in these days. To not have to drive a couple of hours to a meeting, and a couple of hours back, … Read More
Thanksgiving Will Be Different – Message from Rev. Don
Yesterday, our son-in-law called to let me know our three-month-old granddaughter’s illness had become more involved, and he was taking her to her doctor for care. As the day progressed, her illness became more and more … Read More
Weekly Message from Rev. Don Gotham
Are you a planner? Are you the type of person who maps out the flow of your days weeks in advance? I tend to be a planner. I try not to be rigid about the … Read More
“Running The Race With Endurance”
It was to be my “Swan Song”! My final 5K Run. It was going great, actually better then I could have expected. 3 runs per week, increasing the distance, the endurance and improving my time … Read More
“Redwoods” – A Message By Chris Heldt
As I have grown older, I have found myself more and more fascinated with what I like to call “Boring Documentaries”. I don’t have much time for TV in my schedule these days, but I can … Read More
Modern Day Miracles – Beth Miller
Recently, I was talking with a friend about the pregnancies of Mary and Elizabeth. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was visited by an angel who told her she was carrying the son of God. Elizabeth … Read More