‘All of Us’

In Sunday’s message from lay minister James Leahy, we hear of the importance of acceptance in his sermon titled “All Of Us’. . ‘Us’ is a powerful word, and just as Jesus welcomes all to the table, we should be encouraged to broaden our...

Growing In Our Faith

In a recent sermon, I invited the congregation of Central Church to consider memorizing scripture as a way of growing in our faith. I suggested that memorizing scripture provides us with spiritual resources in times of need. It is also a way that God offers a home for...

In Springtime

In Springtime, the world is mud-lucious and puddle-wonderful. That’s how the English poet e.e. cummings describes this season of rebirth and renewal in a poem titled, in Just-spring. It’s a beautiful and evocative celebration of this marvelous time of the year. It is...

From the Pastor

The month of December is a time of growing darkness. As the earth turns on its access, the northern hemisphere receives diminishing sunlight until we reach the winter solstice on December 21. It’s not surprising that this season is marked by religious celebrations of...