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Job’s Hope
The Sunday Old Testament readings recently have come from Job. Job went through horrible tragedy and loss through no fault of his own.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Learning Worship & Liturgy
When I was a kid and my dad would take me to a baseball game, I found the experience full of majesty and mystery.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Storms, Loss and Generosity
As news starts to come out of stricken mountain locations after the remnants of hurricane Helene passed through, we’ve heard of tremendous d

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Growing Deeper in Christ: Perseverance and New Beginnings
Each day, we step forward into new opportunities, building on what has come before.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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Growing Deeper with Christ: Why Membership?
We used to be a nation of joiners, finding our identity in various institutions such as churches, clubs and service organizations.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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What’s the Maximum?
In my sermon last Sunday, I took note of how we sometimes try to figure out how to give God the minimum to get by.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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Growing Deeper in Christ: deep or shallow roots
I pray that you are well and thriving! What does thriving look like?

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Growing Deeper in Christ: Devotion and Commitment
Sometimes we are so delighted by a friend or family member that we can’t wait to be together and to be generous.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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What is Church?
But when the kids leave for college, have the parents graduated from church?

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Growing Deeper in Christ: Five Things
How are you growing deeper in Christ?

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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Growing Deeper in Christ
There are always plenty of challenges in life, and there are always opportunities to thrive in the midst of life.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Rooted in Christ
In my quest for a tall fescue lawn, I’ve heard that one important element is applying treatments that strengthen the roots of the grass.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Why Me?
As both a pastor and the director of a non-profit, I'm a firm believer in short-term mission trips.

Dr. Brandon Dasinger
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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Lord, for the years
Happy Fourth of July! On this Independence Day, we celebrate what we see as the birth of our nation, founded on the grace of God with gifts

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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Being Uncool
One of the things I love about Jesus is that he seemed completely comfortable not fitting in.

Dr. Brandon Dasinger
May 23, 20242 min read
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Pentecost
Last Sunday was the feast of Pentecost, where we celebrated the birthday of the church!

Dr. Brandon Dasinger
May 16, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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