by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Nov 22, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: A DAY OF GRACE I think I’m right in saying that Friday is the only “Day After” holiday that we celebrate in the United States. Some other countries, particularly those with ties to Great Britain, have Boxing Day (the day after...
by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Nov 17, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: GIVING AS AN ACT OF GRATITUDE It’s that time of year once again: the time when Thanksgiving has to fight for its place among our holiday celebrations. Stores shift over almost immediately from being defined by Halloween to being...
by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Nov 10, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: FOUNDATIONAL ACTIONS Over the past few weeks in worship, as part of our emphasis on stewardship, our sermons have been exploring some of the most foundational and important actions in the ministry and life of Christian...
by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Nov 3, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: SAVORING OUR SAINTS On the Christian calendar, All Saints’ Day is celebrated every November 1. In the Reformed theological tradition, from which Presbyterians come, there is not a tradition of saints being particularly virtuous or...
by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Oct 27, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: FINDING SILENCE There are two things in human society that were once common but are increasingly difficult to find in contemporary times. The first is darkness; for thousands of years, our ancestors relied on the moon and stars and...
by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Oct 20, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: IN THE SPIRIT OF ABUNDANCE This Sunday marks the beginning of our congregation’s Stewardship season. Now, if that news doesn’t inspire you to leap with joy, don’t worry: you’re not alone. In fact, when I was going through the...
