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Pastoral Message – in response to hate
Dear parishioners and friends, I sat in my office weeping. I could barely move myself from the floor from which I fell to my knees upon learning that the death toll had raised from 20 to 50, and there were… More
Churchcon, Fall 2015
In the Hebrew Proverbs we hear: “Make attentive your ear to wisdom and incline your heart to understanding,” “If one gives an answer before he hears, it is her folly and shame,” and “Like a gold ring or an ornament… More
Bridging the Gap Between the Faith and LGBT Communities
As a person of faith, I am prayerfully observant: the love exampled in Jesus really is more powerful than fear. More
Ministry Is For Everyone – Yes, Even You
Pentecost is coming. It’s just upon the horizon. Soon we will culminate our Easter observation with the Christian feast day commemorating the birth of the Church, the gift of the Holy Spirit upon the first followers of Jesus, or the… More
Christian Church Responds to Indiana Religious Freedom Act
Response from church leadership regarding the signing of #SB101: “Thank you for the overwhelming response supporting our opposition to SB101. Unfortunately, Governor Pence has signed the bill. We will keep you posted (and please be patient) as we sort through the… More