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The Feast of Knuckle-Heads
Tonight the top presidential candidates convene for a debate. Many are less than enthusiastic about either of them.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Do I really have to go to church?
Spoiler alert: the answer is yes! But you could have guessed that, couldn’t you?

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Loss and empowerment in the Ascension
Today is the Feast of the Ascension. We remember how Jesus, risen from the dead, gathered with his disciples outside Jerusalem, said goodbye

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 9, 20242 min read


God in our midst
This Sunday, we bid goodbye to Mother Elisa Harres after over fifteen years of faithful service.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 3, 20242 min read


God ahead of us
We often forget one of the ways in which God works. If we were to be more aware, however, I think we would be amazed at what we would find.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Leave Taking and Ministry
Part of the rhythm of life of a congregation is the coming and going of many people. People move to town and join, or are stirred by God to

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 18, 20244 min read


The Impact of Devotion
We often think that service to God must be in grand achievements and bold enterprises.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Preparations for Lent
The season of Lent begins next Wednesday, Ash Wednesday. Lent is the season of preparation before the Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Feb 8, 20242 min read


The Glory of God in Artwork
This Sunday we will celebrate the completion of our stained glass windows and we will dedicate them to the glory of God and ask God’s blessi

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jan 25, 20242 min read


Litany for the New Year
Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year!

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Prepare
The word “prepare” must have a long dictionary entry. How do we prepare?

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Dec 14, 20232 min read


Thanksgiving
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 23, 20232 min read


For All the Saints
After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Listen, Love, Invite, Connect
…And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. Acts 2:47b Dear Friends in Christ, You, personally, play such...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 28, 20233 min read


The Prayer of Praise
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! Psalm 150:6 Dear Friends in Christ, The way that we pray has a...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Christian Friendships
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 17, 20232 min read


The Love of Learning and the Desire for God
The Christian life is always full of the joy of learning—if we are open to it.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 27, 20232 min read


The mysterious presence of God
"Surely the LORD is in this place-- and I did not know it!" Genesis 28:16b Dear Friends in Christ, Jacob had a dream of a ladder to...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 20, 20232 min read


Happy Anniversary!
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Empowered by God
When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke...

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 25, 20232 min read
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