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 292 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
Aug 112 min read
Growing Deeper in Christ: Five Things
How are you growing deeper in Christ?
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 182 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.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 42 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
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 272 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.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 203 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?
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 92 min read
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
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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 252 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.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 184 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 142 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
Feb 82 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
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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
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Litany for the New Year
Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year!
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Prepare
The word “prepare” must have a long dictionary entry. How do we prepare?
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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 2, 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 28, 20233 min read
Listen, Love, Invite, Connect
…And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. Acts 2:47b Dear Friends in Christ, You, personally, play such...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 14, 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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