Pastor’s Message: Dec. 13, 2024

A MESSAGE FROM REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: SPECIAL POETRY AND PRAYERS Dear ones, Many of you said that you appreciated a slightly different form of proclamation this past Sunday, which I was glad to hear!  I’m always grateful for this congregation’s willingness to...

Pastor’s Message: Dec. 6, 2024

A MESSAGE FROM REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE Greetings, friends! For those who asked for last Sunday’s breath prayer, here you go: INHALE: In you, O God,EXHALE: I find my worth. This Sunday, we continue our Advent journey and light the candle of...

Pastor’s Message: Nov. 27, 2024

A MESSAGE FROM REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: A SACRED NEW CHAPTER Dear ones, I hope you and yours have a lovely celebration of gratitude and time for meaningful connection this Thanksgiving!  We are turning the corner into Advent, and Christmas will be here before we...

Pastor’s Message: Nov. 15, 2024

A MESSAGE FROM REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: BRINGING THE BEST OF OURSELVES Greetings friends, This week we gather to conclude our Stewardship season and celebrate Pledge Dedication Sunday as we offer our intentions for supporting the shared ministry that is First...

Pastor’s Message: Nov. 8, 2024

A MESSAGE FROM REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: INHALE AND EXHALE Dear ones, I’m writing this Pastor’s Message on Wednesday morning, and I confess that I don’t yet have words for all that needs to be said, so I begin with a few of the Breath Prayers from our Election...

Pastor’s Message: Nov. 1, 2024

A MESSAGE FROM REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: A MEANINGFUL REMEMBRANCEGreetings friends, As we continue to wander the Exodus wilderness along with the Hebrew people toward A Future with Hope, this week we consider God’s promise of guidance and how that impacts our...