The Pastor’s Study – February 2021
I think this issue of The Beacon may have the distinction of being the latest to go to press, as I’m typing this on the morning of February 12th. You…
I think this issue of The Beacon may have the distinction of being the latest to go to press, as I’m typing this on the morning of February 12th. You…
This playlist consists of the best video and audio quality recordings of the music we prepared for The Longest Night and Christmas Eve services in advance due to the pandemic…
As I write this, it’s December 3rd and I’m safe at home (essentially under a self-imposed quarantine) after being exposed to someone at a funeral who received a positive test…
Due to the onset of winter temperatures, we are SUSPENDING all publicly-gathered worship until further notice effective immediately. All services will continue to be available online at either of the…
If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God…
Over the past month, I’ve begun to see the pandemic have a more pronounced effect on the members of our congregation: more folks who have lost their jobs or suffered…
This article will be the fourth one I’ve written for The Beacon since closing the church building for worship. The past three of them reflect many of my frustrations and…
“How are you doing? No, really, how are you?” Maybe you’ve heard these words (or even uttered them yourself) in a phone call or Zoom Happy Hour with your closest…
The question that’s on everybody’s mind, but few have had the gumption to utter to me aloud is: “So, when can we come back to church?” The short answer is:…
Feeling like you’ve lost your way? Join us this Sunday for worship with a special message from the Conference Ministers of the UCC and an amazing virtual choir piece “I…