by Christopher Kirwan | Mar 5, 2017 | From the Pastor
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of the church which we call Lent. On that day, we receive ashes on our forehead to remind us that we are mortal beings, that we were made out of dust and will one day return to dust. During Lent, the paraments in the...
by Christopher Kirwan | Feb 26, 2017 | From the Pastor
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your...
by Christopher Kirwan | Feb 13, 2017 | From the Pastor
Writing on a subject that Paul talks about, comparing faith to a baby, is extremely appropriate for a pastor and his family that just welcomed a third child into their fold this past December. For the record: No, she is not the second coming of Jesus Christ. That our...
by Christopher Kirwan | Feb 6, 2017 | From the Pastor
Most of us have heard the expression: “Salt of the Earth” at some point in our life. These words, uttered by Christ from his famous “Sermon on the Mount” start out rather boldly, proclaiming: “You are the salt of the earth…” (Matthew 5:13a NRSV) But what does that...
by Christopher Kirwan | Jan 15, 2017 | From the Pastor
Jesus basically has two primary invitations for us in this world, as Christians and non-Christians alike. The first is to come and see. As in, come check out and see what is going on in the community or the church, or the town. Come and see what I am doing, who I am...
by Christopher Kirwan | Jan 9, 2017 | From the Pastor
Lord, merciful and mighty. Today we again come to you with heavy hearts and questions of despair. Sometimes, we take luxuries and protections in life for granted. Your loving presence we come to expect as the norm; as we also do the presence of law enforcement and...
