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Due to the impending winter storm and out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of church members and friends, 10:15 a.m. worship service for February 10th is being cancelled. We pray that everyone stays safe during this time and we will see you soon. Read More →

We had an amazing response to this year’s Souper Bowl of Caring food drive for the Sumner Food Bank. We collected 387 food, personal care and household items for the Sumner Food Bank. We were among 2,731 groups who collected 7,479,886 in cash and donations for food relief... Read More →

We all remember where we were when we heard the initial news, saw the initial images. September 11, 2001 was a day unlike any other for a lot of people. Each year when the anniversary comes around, I find myself feeling a mix of emotions as I remember that day and I reflect on... Read More →

If you are on social media at all, listen or pay attention to the news at all, you are aware of the “zero tolerance” policy in regard to immigrants and the family separations resulting from it. There is a swirl of outcry against it and an outcry in defense of it.... Read More →

Sabbath is an important Biblical practice of resting and remembering God. As you move into summer, consider this season a time of Sabbath. In addition to the typical activities we think about with summer–vacation, camps, camping, home projects, reading–what other ways... Read More →

I watched a video of President Trump referring to immigrants as “animals.” Of all of the things that are distressing and disturbing about this chaotic and morally bankrupt Presidency, these words seem the most concerning because they are words used by people in power to oppress... Read More →

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9   The United States opened its Embassy in Jerusalem yesterday. The move may not have risen to the level of notice for many. It is something happening in a far away place that doesn’t affect... Read More →

Words are important. In the Bible, God is the Word which is different from saying that God speaks the word. God is not only the intention and thought put forth in language that both creates and destroys, God is Word itself. The first chapter of John’s Gospel is poetic in... Read More →

The church is entering a time of the Christian Year called Ordinary time. We tend to think of Ordinary things as plain, simple and maybe even boring. But often times our meaning and purpose is found not in the extravagant and spectacular, but the ordinary things of life and... Read More →

As I read the Gospels, I am reminded of the many times when Jesus went off by himself to a quiet place to pray. He did this when he was tired. He did this when he was grieved. He did this when he was overwhelmed. He did this when he was worried. That is the best thing I know to... Read More →