From the Pastors

Do you have a favorite question?  If I reach for my favorite question, I often think of one that I’ve used in groups of young people, particularly young people that I don’t know. My favorite group check-in question is “if you could stack any two animals, which would they be in what order would you stack them?”

Pastor Sharon posts a video on Facebook every discussing the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday service. You can view these whether or not you are on Facebook. Check one out if you haven't yet and let us know what you think.

Pentecost is my favorite festival of the Christian calendar. I can relate to being part of a post-resurrection, uncertain, afraid, and mourning people gathering together to try and figure out what’s next. I’ve been part of those groups before. And, I’ve had the honor of being present when there is a palpable shift in the room, and a new idea is born, or the calling of the Spirit catches fire or hope takes root like a thunderbolt.

A video message from Pastor Sharon.

Today’s Midweek Message is in the form of two letters, one from our Pastor for Youth, Young Adults, & Mission, who has begun returning to work this week (hooray!), and one from our Lead Pastor, who shares updated information on several topics. Please take some time to stay in touch with what’s happening in your faith community. 

Dear Siblings in Faith,

I’m writing this letter surrounded by joy and sorrow. I have a giant pile of envelopes to stuff with Star Words, and a long list of folks to call who are grieving a family member who died this year. Though I’m tempted to neglect the calls in order to watch Christmas movies and stuff envelopes, I know from experience that conversations with those who grieve will invite me to gratitude

I was excited to send you Christmas greetings from the whole staff. We’d gathered, 8 out of 10 present in Zoom’s little boxes. Our hair was coiffed, our backgrounds free of paper piles, and 1 of us had even pushed pause on their vacation to be part of wishing all of you the spirit of the season.