February Pastoral Perspective

“Do not be afraid.”-Jesus, in Matthew 14:27 In Matthew’s account of Jesus’ walking on water during a storm (Matt 14:22-33), Peter models courage when he asks Jesus to summon him to walk on water toward him. When Jesus complies by calling Peter...
January Pastoral Perspective

January Pastoral Perspective

Grace to you and peace in the name of the Holy and most blessed Trinity.  Amen. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?...

Commemoration at the Crossroads

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations By: Rev. Stephen Herr The crossroads town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, became the site of the largest battle in the American Civil War when the network of ten roads that lead into its town center,...

Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love

Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love be with you in the name of the Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit.  Amen.              Our Advent theme this year focuses us on the presence of God who offers tremendous gifts of...
Where God Dwells

Where God Dwells

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” –  Psalm 90:1-2 I have seen some spectacular churches– beautiful...
THANKSGIVING

THANKSGIVING

It is good to give thanks to the Lord,    to sing praises to your name, O Most High;to declare your steadfast love in the morning,    and your faithfulness by night, – Psalm 92: 1-2 November brings our nation’s annual celebration of Thanksgiving.  As...