Dearly beloved, Christmas arrives in less than a week! Are you ready? Prepared? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Need more time? Need to somehow “feel” more Christmasy? The celebration of Christmas comes with so many expectations about how we should celebrate and how we should feel. Often people will try to manufacture what...

Dearly beloved, This week’s reflections were posted earlier this week and come in two parts. They were written on Giving Tuesday under the theme of “What are we giving” Peace in Christ, Pastor Jen Part One Part Two And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your...

Dearly beloved, Advent is coming! Advent is coming! Advent is coming! I think Advent is one of my favorite seasons of the Church Year. It often gets lost amidst all the preparations for Christmas and the relentless sales and advertisements that take up space in our days. The hymns of...

Dearly beloved, I am sitting down to write this reflection the day after the election, a couple days earlier that I would normally write something. Part of this is from a practical point of view – leaving on Thursday for a family wedding (I will be back in time for...

Dearly beloved, In this divisive time, it is vital for us to find ways in which can bring peace into the midst. While many may have already voted, I know that the coming days can cause increased anxiety and concern for many. Oftentimes, it is said that we shouldn’t mix...