On Wednesday I gathered on Zoom with several other pastors and a conversation began about our upcoming Annual Congregational meetings....

For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened—or rather so that we may be...

When I returned from Egypt in mid-November, I had grand plans of immediately sharing all the details and joy of the trip with you all....

For as long as I serve this church, the months of January and February will be full of anniversaries. It was January 6, 2021, when Will...

It’s the time of year when we start hearing all about new year’s resolutions. The seemingly endless messages seem to be something like,...

The twelve days of Christmas is more than just the name of a song: it’s an actual season of the church. We prepare for Christmas through...

Christmas is just around the corner! As I think back over the years, I have many incredible memories of Christmases past. Memories of...

We come to the fourth Sunday of Advent with eager anticipation knowing that Christmas is just around the corner. And after the splendor...

As we continue to move towards Christmas, on Sunday we come to the character of Joseph. Matthew focuses his attention on a visit between...

I’ve always been struck by the angel’s words to Mary. “Do not be afraid.” They are words that echo the angel’s words to Zechariah and...

“Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His...

On Sunday our team made our way from Cairo to Aswan and have been enjoying our week here. Aswan is much smaller, and much more peaceful,...

I’m not entirely sure what day it is…or what time it is…I’m writing from the airport in Paris, awaiting my final flight to Cairo. I’ve...

This Sunday, October 30 we will celebrate All Saints’ Day as part of worship. It is an annual occasion to remember all those who gone...

For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened—or rather so that we may be...

We’re in the middle of a sermon series about the role of the church in the world now that we find ourselves on the outside, since...

We begin a new sermon series on Sunday! And I’m excited to share it with you, as it is a series that has been brewing in my heart and...

Each month, when I invite us to the Communion table, I begin with the simple word “come.” We’ve heard the same word repeated over the...

Several weeks ago, I asked the question, “What makes First Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church?” Meaning, what makes us unique...

You might recall that back in February, I preached a sermon series called “Paul’s Prayers for the Church.” Each week I highlighted the...