Rev. John W. Monroe III Romans 1:1-7 and Matthew 1:18-25 Paul announces the birth of a new and universal era of grace, which we still resist receiving. Joseph struggled to accept the good news of Mary’s pending birth. How, too, are we resistant to good news?...
Christmas Eve: Children's Service 4:00 pm, Evening Service 8:30 pm Rev. John W. Monroe III Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-14 Some are learning time is not merely sequential and measurable. It speaks not only to quantity, but also to quality. Time is an expression...
Rev. John W. Monroe III Matthew 2:13-23 The entrance of Christ in the world was with both great threat and divine guidance. Is this true for the entrance of Christ in and through us?...
Rev. Sue Smith Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:2-4; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10...
Rev. John W. Monroe III Haggai 1:15b-2:9 and Luke 20:27-38 Anything can become an idol for us. In fact, human realities which serve important functions are especially candidates for idolatry. These readings introduce three candidates – money, family and faith, Beware....
Congregational Life will be hosting a Church Dinner on Friday, November 15th at 6:30 PM. More details will follow. Save the date!...
Rev. John W. Monroe III Isaiah 65:17-25; Luke 21:5-19 Isaiah presents a vision of an ideal, new earth of health and peace. Jesus speaks of a time of violence and collapse in which spiritual faithfulness will be opposed. What vision shapes us most? Must the old die...
Friday night, my wife and I joined some good friends for dinner to celebrate a couple of birthdays. We were outside. It was fun and relaxed and the conversation flowed. At the dinner table, our host announced that he was going skydiving the next day...