Faith
Pastor’s Column – May 2026
–John 20:26-27 It may be the season of Easter, but you may still be stuck in Holy Week. Jesus may have risen from the dead, but you may be holding the loss of someone you love, whose earthly presence will not rise again. Every day, we learn more about the devastation of war in Iran, the effects of unchecked greed, and the injustices that affect bodies and minds. In this post-resurrection story, we often cast Thomas as the doubter, an…
From the pastor….
Experiencing God’s grace, Seeking God’s mission, Sharing God’s love…. Love, Leadership, Fun/Joy, Faith, Welcoming community From the Pastor… Romans 12:9-16 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good, love one another with mutual affection, outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, preserver in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, extend hospitality to strangers. Bless…
From the pastor
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith…. By faith…. By faith… therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us…” Hebrews 11-12 You see as we immerse ourselves in the faith that we have been taught, and the faith…
Core Values: Part 4 – Faith
This blog post for our Core Values series is based on one of the central ideas of all of Christianity: faith. It almost seems redundant to call this a central idea of Christianity, because faith itself is often defined as a set of ideas. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus encourages his disciples to believe in him as the Messiah, and that through this belief we gain eternal life (John 5:24). This is only part of the picture of faith that the…