We all talk about trying to reach people in new ways. I know I talk about it all the time! Still, when our former pastor reached out to me […]
Stories
Grace for the Journey: Accountable Grace
— Joyce Day, Pastor of Congregational Care, St. James UMC In Ezekiel 34:2-4, God tells Ezekiel to declare God’s message of warning to the leaders of Israel: Human one, prophesy […]
A Message From Your Lay Leader – Hello?
Remember that old book, Are You There God? It’s me, Margaret? Margaret was the child of parents with different faith backgrounds, so they raised their daughter without any religious […]
How Sweet the Sound: A Blessing
Over the recent Labor Day weekend, Cathy and I retreated to the coast for a few days. I must admit that, this year, Labor Day came at a most opportune […]
SOUNDS with Roxie and Jackie: Presence
As I pondered what to share in this article, the word “presence” kept popping into my thoughts. In The Baptismal Covenant we are asked, “As members of this congregation, will […]
SOUNDS with Roxie and Jackie: Blessed…BUT
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and […]
How Sweet the Sound: Pas
I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the […]
A Message From Your Lay Leader – Extending Our Tables
I woke up one morning this past week and thoughts of you were all heavy on my heart. Laity like myself trying to maneuver church life right now. Clearly, […]
How Sweet the Sound – Locked Out
Several years ago I was astonished to learn that a pastor can be locked out of a church – not by accident (I’ve done this to myself a number of […]