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From Church Council to Town Hall
Due to the impending inclement weather, Tuesday’s Church Council Meeting will be cancelled. In lieu of Church Council, ALL are invited and encouraged to attend Bishop LaTrelle Easterling’s Town Hall on Restructuring and Revitalization which will be conducted via Zoom at the usual Church Council time: 7:00 PM. To register and receive the Zoom link,…
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Labor Day Connections
As I enjoy a restful Labor Day, I can’t help but think of how Labor Day relates to the theme for this coming Sunday: “Connections;” a theme we’ll be focusing on in the weeks to come. Whereas “Labor Day” celebrates the history of the labor movement, and the ability of individuals to unite (i.e. “unions”)…
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All Good Things Must Come to an End…
…AND Have Their Beginning! Alas, the return to school signals the end of summer. All good things must come to an end; HOWEVER, with the passing of summer comes the advent of new and exciting opportunities to engage and grow in the ongoing journey of discipleship. That’s what Christian Connections Sunday (September 8th) will be…
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A Glimpse Into the Future (and reflections from our past)
I wear lots of hats. In addition to the “hats” worn as a pastor, I wear other “church” hats as well. Among them are serving on our Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (BOOM), on our District Committee on Ministry (DCOM), as the chair of the Ministerial Education Fund (MEF), and finally, as a member of…
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The Beauty of the Community Dinner
I’ve been pondering our “Community Dinner” lately. What is the Community Dinner? Is it just another church program? A free meal? An evening without having to prepare a meal at home? Or is it something more? My reflection has led me to conclude that the Community Dinner is much more than any of those things.…
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Thankful for Recruits
Many of you know that I serve as a chaplain in the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF). The Maryland Defense Force is part of the Maryland Military Department and serves to provide professional support to the Maryland National Guard. In personal assignment is to support the Army National Guard’s “Recruit Sustainment Program.” My particular assignment is…
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Thank You
The Trick-or-Treaters are in bed. The Jack-o-Lanterns are starting to shrivel. These are the waning minutes of… Pastor Appreciation Month. As I reflect on the many kind expressions of appreciation I have been blessed to receive over the past month want to say on behalf of Sandy and I, “Thank you.” I also want to…
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Celebrating the Saints.
The first Sunday of November we celebrate the Saints who have gone on to glory before us. We celebrate their lives well lived, and seek God’s grace as we carry on in their absence. If you have a loved one you would like lifted up this coming Sunday, please notify the office ASAP this week…
