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Note of Gratitude
During my sabbatical so many people will be stepping up to help lead and serve in my stead. I want to recognize them all here with...
Pastor Brian
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Deep Roots and a Way Forward
Throughout scripture we see examples of and teachings regarding dedicated time of renewal for a person or community. In the midst of his...
Pastor Brian
Apr 13 min read
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Discerning our Vocation
When we talk about vocation people may initially think about professional ministry, like being a pastor, youth worker, or church...
Pastor Brian
Feb 282 min read
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God is Still Speaking
Our sibling denomination, the United Church of Christ (UCC), has for years if not decades, been using the slogan God is still speaking....
Pastor Brian
Jan 313 min read
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Unpacking Jesus
Ever since Thanksgiving, since the beginning of Advent, we waited for Christmas, for the celebration of the birth of Christ. Each week we...
Pastor Brian
Jan 32 min read
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The Blessings of Darkness
When thinking of darkness we often think of fearful, negative, or even evil things. Our society often equates dark with bad and light...
Pastor Brian
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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Praying for the Election
In this election season there have been so many ads, so much name calling, so much division, and too many lies. It can wear on people and...
Pastor Brian
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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Stewardship: Its More Than Money
44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need....
Pastor Brian
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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I Believe: The Apostle’s Creed, what it says and why it matters
At the core of our faith is the concept of belief, that is ideas we hold as truths about ourselves, the world, and God. The beliefs we...
Pastor Brian
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Growing Faith
He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the...
Pastor Brian
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Choosing to Respond, Instead of Reacting
Paying attention to a lot of news and media in our society one will see a lot of reactions to ideas, events, and movements as well as...
Pastor Brian
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
We often seek comfort from God through prayer, scripture, the sacraments, and community with fellow believers. Comfort is not a bad...
Pastor Brian
May 31, 20242 min read
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A Joyful People
The fruit of the Spirit are those gifts of God, given when we are walking in the Spirit, that is living under the guidance of the Holy...
Pastor Brian
May 3, 20243 min read
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Embracing Silence
We live in a noisy world. TV, Radio, podcasts, phone calls, music, every single phone app and notification under the sun, all create...
Pastor Brian
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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Pursuing Peace
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” -Matthew 5:9 “Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for...
Pastor Brian
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Collaboration and the Body of Christ
Christ is just like the human body—a body is a unit and has many parts; and all the parts of the body are one body, even though there are...
Pastor Brian
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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The Gift of the New Year
The new year starts, whether we are ready for it or not. With it’s beginning comes for many the making of resolutions, the taking on of a...
Pastor Brian
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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Giving to Others
This time of year could be called a season of generosity in our culture. We see a lot of extra requests for support and help, whether...
Pastor Brian
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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Christ the Living Water
Holy Wells have a long tradition in the spiritual life of people in Great Britain and Ireland. They are places where people have made...
Pastor Brian
Nov 3, 20233 min read
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What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Jesus has many titles and many ways of relating to us and to the world. Jesus is Lord, teacher, prophet, priest, Messiah (Christ), Son of...
Pastor Brian
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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