The Branch—January 6, 2020
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College Care Packages
Sixty-three church members are currently engaged in an educational endeavor. These individuals recently braved the most difficult part of their semester: the crucible that extends from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Everything is concluding at once: major papers, final exams, and the ever excruciating group project presentation. They may have believed that their church would forget about […]
Rustlings (January 6, 2020)
Each year our congregation selects deacons to serve among us. They give of their time and talents to work in multiple areas of ministry and administration. They bring a deeper and broader wisdom to the work of your Senior Minister and staff. They are often the bridge between the church and our engagement with the […]
The Branch—December 23, 2019
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Rustlings (December 23, 2019)
It has been called The Butterfly Effect. In the chaos theory of mathematics, a small change in a large system can have large effects later and elsewhere in the system. The idea is largely based on the work of Edward Lorenz who metaphorically theorized that the flutter of a butterfly’s wings could disrupt airflow in […]
The Branch—December 16, 2019
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Dedication Service and Recital for New Concert Grand Piano
On Sunday, January 12, 2020, our morning worship service will include a dedication of the new Steinway concert grand piano for our Sanctuary. Dr. Robert Blocker, Dean of the Yale School of Music, will be here as guest artist for the dedicatory piano recital at 3:00pm in our Sanctuary. The recital is free and open […]
Rustlings (December 16, 2019)
Most of my Christmas shopping is complete. I always save at least one gift to be purchased on Christmas Eve. I actually love the hustle and bustle of the last day before Christmas. It’s a personal tradition. For the most part, I’ve stayed within budget and have expended all the money I will expend on […]
The Branch—December 9, 2019
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Diaconate Class of 2022
This year’s Deacon Nominating Committee was led by Jamie Womack as chair. Other members included Charles McDonald–chair-elect, Carol Ann Bell, Mary Bolt, Dan Dorroh, Rhonda Girvin, Sara Herbert, Henry Watkins and Michael Williamson. The group prayerfully considered each of the nominees that were submitted by the congregation. The incoming class of 2022 will begin their […]