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Epiphany and Integrity
The season of Epiphany is all about God revealing himself to the world—about Jesus showing who he is to others.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jan 16, 20253 min read


Worship: Our Response to the Birth of Christ
At the manger we see a variety of characters and a variety of responses to the birth of Christ.

Dr. Brandon Dasinger
Jan 9, 20252 min read


The Blessing of Discipline
The word “discipline” often conjures up images of a child sitting for “time-out,” or conflict in the classroom. The word seems to mean many

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


The Strength of a People
One of our prayers was certainly answered this week: an early, clear outcome of the presidential election without unrest and accusations and

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 7, 20242 min read


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


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


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


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


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


Growing Deeper in Christ: Five Things
How are you growing deeper in Christ?

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 11, 20242 min read


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


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


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


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


Tending the Fields
In Lent, we tend to our lives so that we might be more open to God’s direction, so that God might form and shape us and our dreams.

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Mar 7, 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


Character Counts
Most any culture always faces the risk of slipping into a mob mentality, where passions overcome reason, where tribe and party overcome what

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Feb 1, 20242 min read


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

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


The Eternal God and the Messy World
Merry Christmas! I pray that you are aware of God coming closer to you this Christmas.

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