Sep 7, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
This week, I am excited to travel to Turkey with a group from First Baptist to sail along the coast, following in the footsteps of Paul. We will be visiting Ephesus and other significant sites from his missionary journeys. While I am away, you are in for a special...
Aug 24, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
Our theme for the year is Invited, based on Romans 15:7. We are invited by God into grace, belonging, service and purpose. In turn, we invite others into faith, friendship and the life of the church. To reflect on this theme, I’ve invited newcomers to share their...
Aug 17, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
Join me for an unforgettable travel-learning experience next summer, June 23–30, as we explore faith, culture, and Christianity through the life and work of Pastor and Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. On behalf of his neighbors and Jesus Christ, Bonhoeffer was a...
Aug 3, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
August 17 is Blessing Sunday, and we hope you will join us as we regather after summer and recommit ourselves to God and the life of the church. It will be a day of celebration marking the beginning of a new school year, a new church season and a new opportunity to...
Jul 27, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
A few weeks ago in worship, I preached on Jeremiah 20, one of five laments found in the book of Jeremiah. Laments are a deeply honest form of prayer that express sorrow, pain, anger, or confusion before God. The practice of lament has been an essential part of my own...
Jul 20, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
I was a bit surprised by how much my sermon from a few weeks ago about singing in worship resonated. Pun intended! Many of you have mentioned how it brought up memories of meaningful songs or had you singing your favorite hymn all afternoon. As we celebrated the...
