Heather- and Helen- are in Chicago attending Meadville Lombard Theological School!  They are very busy with classes, homework, and connecting with other future ministers.  They look forward to sharing more with the congregation when they return. Have a great week!

You may possess only a small light but uncover it, let it shine, use it in order to bring more light and understanding to the hearts and minds of men. Give them, not Hell, but hope and courage. Do not push them deeper into their theological despair, but preach the kindness and everlasting love of…

Greetings, Beloveds! There is much joy and excitement stirring in my soul as I step into this new church year with all of you! As you read through the newsletter you will notice some new opportunities coming your way, from leadership development to fun community events and worship. Planning out the arc of the year…

Summer Stars by Carl Sandburg Bend low again, night of summer stars. So near you are, sky of summer stars, So near, a long armed man can pick off stars, Pick off what he wants in the sky bowl, So near you are, summer stars, So near, strumming, strumming, So lazy, and hum-strumming. I’m feeling…

Celebrating the Blessing of a Community that Shows Up! LGBTQIA+ folx and allies were asked to show up at the school board meeting to support our children and youth and the reading of the Pride Proclamation, and we filled up the room! What a difference this makes for those who choose to speak in support…

We are socialized to see what is wrong, missing, off, to tear down the ideas of others and uplift our own. To a certain degree, our entire future may depend on learning to listen, listen without assumptions or defenses. –adrienne maree brown Last night, Brandon and I attended the Lake Wales City Council meeting. We…