Living into a New Normal: Being the church in a time of social distancing
By Pastor Rhodes Woolly The other day a friend said: “This last week has been the longest year of my life.” It feels like that, doesn’t it? It wasn’t long...
Be of good courage because together we will make it
Dear friends, I look forward to a day that doesn’t begin with a coronavirus update. I’m sure you do, too. Everyone has been affected or inconvenienced in one way or...
Funerals and Perspective
Dear friends, In the first two months of this year, we have led seven funerals as pastors of St. John’s. In addition, I’ve lost two aunts since January, and we’ve...
Our Church Leaders Are Doggone Good
To quote Roy Williams, our church leaders are doggone good. I don’t mean that to sound overly cocky, just honest. This past weekend was our annual Leaders Retreat (Jan. 24-25),...
Giving Thanks
Dear friends, ‘Tis the season of giving .. and of giving thanks. I’m often amazed at the generosity of people in this congregation. You give so much to this community...
Where did October go?!?
Dear friends, It’s November, which begs one simple question: Where did October go?!? October is normally one of my favorite months. Cooler weather, colorful leaves, nights on the porch that...
Partnership with Christmas Lutheran Church
Dear friends, Sept. 22 was a very special day in the life of St. John’s, as we formalized a partnership with Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Pastor Munther Isaac was...
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What is Pentecost?
He Qi, Holy Spirit Coming (detail), undated 21st century. © He Qi, 2013. By Rob Durocher Before the Christian church was established, Pentecost (Shavuot - The Feast of Weeks)...
Norman Sloop Recounts Memories of the Polio Epidemic
The B-26 Norman carved by hand during WW2. By Susan Shinn Turner Ask Dr. Norman Sloop how he’s doing during the COVID-19 quarantine and he’s got...
