I am going to miss Rev. Billy Graham. I am told that in the early years he had a reputation for being a hell-fire and […]

As you know, this weekly article is entitled, “Reflections.” It is given that name because it is my opportunity as your Senior Minister to share […]

One of my favorite hymns is not a particularly well-known hymn. It is familiar to most, but not one that you often hear people identify […]

…in the church right now. A lot that is and will make a difference in the lives of people. A lot that is important to […]

The first time I visited our church after having learned that the Bishop had appointed me to be your pastor was May 5, 2014. It […]

At the first of the year, the church held a workshop on Radical Hospitality. A team of leaders from the United Methodist Church of the […]

Last Sunday morning, immediately following the 11:05 a.m. worship service, I had a conversation with someone who has spent all of her life in this […]

Standing just inside the threshold of a new year, I am genuinely excited about what lay ahead. In one sense, for me it started out […]

When talking to people, it is not uncommon to find that many…in fact, probably most…have annual Christmas traditions. It may involve opening one gift on […]

As I write this, it is still a bit early in the morning. The sun is only just beginning to wake up. I am sitting […]