And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But [Mary] was much perplexed by his words…(Luke 1:28-29a) Mary’s faith is often lauded during Advent, as well it should be. Her response to the angel’s pronouncement that she would...
Dear Friends, Recently, a friend shared with me an online post she had discovered, one that speaks to the “work” of winter. I found it particularly apt as December commences so am sharing a portion of it here: “The winter solstice time is no longer celebrated as...
Dear Friends, I started reading a new book this week—not a newly released book but a newly-introduced-to-me book. Published six years ago, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama spent time atop the...
Dear Friends, It is November and all around us there are signs that change is happening. The leaves which were so gloriously vibrant just a week or two ago are now fading and quickly falling. Baseball is approaching its final weekend, and in its place, football,...
Dear Friends, The calendar says it is September and although the weather hasn’t felt significantly less humid yet, I am grateful that my favorite season is nearly here. Already signs of autumn are appearing: backpack toting students and yellow school buses are everywhere. I watched the...
Connect ~ Grow ~ Serve Coming soon to an inbox—and a pulpit—near you! Hello Friends, It has been a beautiful day in the neighborhood as we have pondered the wisdom and life lessons of Mister Rogers through the lens of Scripture over the past month. It seems Mister...
Dear Friends, Last week I gave an update on the numerous repair and maintenance projects that have been taking place around the building over the summer. But more is happening at Calvary than building upkeep. Now for the rest of the story! Leasing space/tenant update: Talks continue with...
Dear Friends, At the May 22 Town Hall meeting, three significant areas of necessary, imminent building repairs were highlighted. In reality, four areas have been addressed over the past two months, and it’s time for an update. Here is where we stand: The concrete work was completed...
Dear Friends, Thank you for the lovely flowers, card, chocolate cake and many words ofcongratulations and well wishes last Sunday for my tenth anniversary. It is rather hardto fathom that a decade has passed since I arrived at Calvary—until, that is, I reflect onhow much we...
Dear Friends, As is so often the case, a major project starts off as one thing, but ends up taking you in unexpected directions. Such has been the case over the past month with The Purge. First, many, many thanks to Janet Gayle and Sharon who have...