Ancient Prayers for Real Life One of the things I love most about the Psalms is how surprisingly honest they are. These prayers and songs are ancient – thousands of years old – and yet they still sound deeply human. They speak about joy and fear, gratitude and exhaustion, confidence and doubt, hope and heartbreak. In many ways, the Psalms …
Mother’s Day presents a sacred opportunity to reflect on the calling of motherhood. It can also be a day of sadness. Those who have lost mothers or were mothered by women who struggled with that calling can feel disenfranchised by the celebration. We see and acknowledge that, and we hold you in our hearts. Some mothers are saints, others are …
Connecting Women, Growing Faith, Building Community Before accepting a job at PTCUMC in December of 2018, my family and I attended and became members of this church. Tim and I were a young family with two little ones – Elizabeth had just turned 2, and Lillian, was only a few months old. Everything was new, and if I’m honest, a …
This year’s Confirmation journey was a meaningful and transformative experience for both our students and me. From our first gathering in November through our closing retreat in February, students were invited to explore what it means to follow Jesus and take ownership of their faith. Throughout the process, we had powerful conversations, asked important questions, and created space for students …
Progress You Can SeeIt has been just over eight months since the flood of last summer. While this season certainly presented challenges for our congregation, we are excited to share the significant progress that is being made, and what you can expect to see as momentum accelerates into the final stages of completion. The third floor is nearing completion of …
Everyone loves a good celebration. Easter Sunday is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. The sanctuary is full. The music is joyful. The flowers are beautiful. Families gather. The energy is high. It’s a wonderful day. But here’s the truth most people know from experience – the story doesn’t end when the big event is over. Sometimes the …
The weeks of Lent have a way of slipping by, and before we know it, we find ourselves here in the middle of Holy Week, retracing the final steps of Jesus’ journey to the cross. What began on Ash Wednesday as a quiet reminder of our humanity now unfolds into something far more tangible. Because this is the week where …
Roughly sixty days from the time of this writing, I’m going to be a grandfather. Everyone I’ve shared this news with who is already a grandparent has assured me that it will be not only one of the happiest moments of my life, but the beginning of one of the most joyful seasons. I have to admit, I’m excited. It’s …
Easter is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that comes through Him. It is the center of our faith and one of the most joyful mornings of the year for our church family. It is also the Sunday when our campus fills with neighbors. Attendance on Easter more than triples compared to a typical Sunday, …
Mission Madness: A Lenten Journey of Service + Dinner Lent has a way of sneaking up on me every year. One minute I’m putting away Christmas decorations, and the next I’m hearing the words, “Remember you are dust.” And it rarely arrives in a quiet way. It meets us in the middle of our messy lives filled with laundry piles, …
