Reflections

This week’s reflection comes from Pastor Patty Ebner When I arrived on January 2, 2018 to begin my call as your Pastor for Congregational Care and Outreach, my interactions with you were as if I had always been one of you. Of course, I didn’t know the details of your... Read more →

This weeks reflection is shared by Pastor Lisa Horst Clark I know I say it every year, that pie share reminds me of the miracle of the loaves and the fishes… but with pie. People bring pies, wonderful people slice and serve them, and then it seems like there is always an... Read more →

Were you at church Sunday, or did you listen to the livestream of Youth Sunday? I thought it was an amazing, fulfilling experience of community. I’m thankful for the youth of our church as well as for our youth group leaders who through their service helped the youth develop... Read more →

Today’s reflection comes from Rev. Lisa Horst ClarkThere are some kinds of stories that are sacred to hear, because they are personal, vulnerable and require a great deal of trust between the teller and the listener. Such stories can not be demanded, only given when a... Read more →

One of our church council goals for the year was “to embrace our mission as an engaged and healthy faith community that meets everyone where they are, via hybridand in-person worship, faith formation and outreach.”I have to say when we adopted this goal, I had one image of how... Read more →

Today’s reflection comes from Mariah PepperA long long time ago in a distant past known as August 2021, members of the Physical Assets and AV teams met with a company that specializes in AV systems for livestreaming. We made some plans to install cameras and equipment that... Read more →

Today’s reflection comes from Rev. Lisa Horst ClarkI never quite know how to answer the question “How are you?” in a way that feels honest and right since my concussion last June. “Good” is not quite right, “Not great” means all the conversation then centers on me, when... Read more →

Today’s reflection comes from Mariah PepperI was given an Amaryllis plant for Christmas, and on the packaging it declares in friendly lettering, “just add water!” On the one hand this is totally ridiculous. It’s a plant, not a pancake mix. But on the other... Read more →

What a year it has been for our faith community and indeed our world. In the past year, we have, in varying stages, received vaccinations and boosters to protect us and allow more physical engagement in the world. Some in our community have returned to their physical workplaces... Read more →