Lingering
One of the scriptures in the Lectionary readings for this coming Easter Sunday is John 20:1-18. In this passage Mary Magdalene has returned to the tomb of the crucified Jesus…
Facing Challenges
This time of year has a tendency to be rather stressful in the summer camping organization; all of the facilities need to be up and running at their best potential…
Squinting through the Vision
As part of our dining hall renovations we have decided it is time for some new decorating items. Some of the items that have been on display are well over…
Baking Bread
This past Saturday we hosted a Youth Faith Formation retreat for confirmation students from across the state. One of the topics for the weekend was communion and as an activity…
Advent Hope
The theme for the first Sunday in Advent is traditionally considered to be Hope. The scriptures normally shared on the first Sunday speak of a future event that is able…
Demolition has Begun
The dust is flying, fine small Styrofoam bead insulation is in the air, and asbestos floor tiles are being professionally removed. The Faville renovation has begun in earnest! A crew…
Loving One Another
The second piece of the UCCI mission statement mentions ‘loving one another’. As I write this I am reflecting on the fact that this week we woke up to the…
