by Rev. Lindsey Altvater Clifton | 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...
by Rev. Lindsey Altvater Clifton | 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...
by Rev. Lindsey Altvater Clifton | 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...
by Rev. Lindsey Altvater Clifton | Oct 25, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACIOUS LOVE Greetings, friends! This Sunday, we kick off our four-week Stewardship season focused on A Future with Hope. Seasons of leadership transition and congregational change can often feel...
by Rev. Dr. Stephen Simmons | Oct 18, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM REV. DR. STEPHEN SIMMONS: THAT ALL MAY BE NOURISHED “Food, glorious food!” sing the street urchins in the Broadway musical Oliver. While we may not be in their desperate circumstances, we can all relate. Food is basic to our existence, both physically...
by Rev. Lindsey Altvater Clifton | Oct 11, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: A SEASON OF CHANGE Dear ones, Fall is a season where the natural world around us offers a stunning visual reminder that change is inevitable. And for the most part, many of us welcome the crisp, cool mornings and vibrant...
