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Thank You!

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:04/08/2021
Post category:Weekly

Grace and Peace to you through our Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! As the flowers bloom and the trees bud, all of creation reminds us: we are a Resurrection…

Returning to In-Person Worship

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:03/26/2021
Post category:Weekly

In Person Worship to Resume April 11 Recently the COVID-19 Task Force met to discuss resuming In-Person worship, and guidelines for doing so. Subsequently, the Task Force recommended to the Servant…

Our Life Together and COVID-19

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:03/05/2021
Post category:Weekly

As I reflect upon the journey we’ve made together over the past year I am amazed where our journey has taken us. As we have navigated the uncharted waters we…

Join the Journey

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:02/11/2021
Post category:Weekly

This Wednesday, February 17th, is Ash Wednesday. With the mark of the Ash (a reminder of our mortality) we begin the Lenten Journey. Lent is a time of introspection and…

Together We Make a Difference

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:01/20/2021
Post category:Weekly

2020 was a chaotic year, filled with uncertainty and anguish. Almost one month into 2021, I have this deep and abiding presence of hope and promise. Thus, it is with…

Epiphany Blessings!

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:12/30/2020
Post category:Weekly

The Epiphany (Manifestation of the Lord) marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas (January 6). The Epiphany is an ancient celebration of the Church that predates the first…

Merry Christmas!

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:12/23/2020
Post category:Weekly

As we celebrate the twelve days of Christmas (yes that is a real thing) I offer the following prayer attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson. Loving God, help us remember the…

Join Us During Advent

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:12/09/2020
Post category:Weekly

Join Us . . . As we make the journey through Advent, preparing heart, mind and soul to receive the Christ-Child, your invited to participate in the following opportunities: Worship…

The Ripple Effect!

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:11/25/2020
Post category:Weekly

The wisdom of Proverbs 11:25 reframes for us how our actions, great or small affect the world around us, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” …

Litany of Gratitude

Post author:Doug Johns
Post published:11/20/2020
Post category:Weekly

As we prepare our hearts and minds for Thanksgiving Day I offer the following: Generous God, for the abundance of your blessings to us day by day and year by…