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
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 72 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
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 302 min read
Halloween, All Saints, Elections, and the Christian Hope
Happy Halloween! One of the scary parts of many Halloweens is that election day is right around the corner…
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 103 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.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 282 min read
Growing Deeper in Christ: deep or shallow roots
I pray that you are well and thriving! What does thriving look like?
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 32 min read
God in our midst
This Sunday, we bid goodbye to Mother Elisa Harres after over fifteen years of faithful service.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 174 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
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Mar 132 min read
The Impact of Devotion
We often think that service to God must be in grand achievements and bold enterprises.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jan 252 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
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 23, 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...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 1, 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...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 13, 20232 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...
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