Josh FerryJan 4, 20212 minStories of the Cross - January 2021A source of gratitude Several weeks ago, a nurse was reviewing their morning lists for things that I keep track of. Different tasks to...
Pastor BillJan 4, 20214 min"Getting Parsonal" - January 2021I’ve decided on my New Year’s resolution for 2021: to be grateful. My goal will be to live day by day, week by week, even moment by...
Pastor BillDec 2, 20204 min"Getting Parsonal" - December 2020I have long been fascinated by the varying rate that we can perceive that time is passing. There are moments when it passes very quickly...
Becky SmithNov 23, 20201 minHike For Hope -2020This year Lazarus House held their annual Hike for Hope, although like most fundraisers this year they had to re-imagine it due to the...
Josh FerryNov 6, 20202 minStories of the Cross - November 2020From Rev. Bill: I’ve carried the little, wooden cross in my left pocket almost every day since they first were made available at First...
Pastor BillNov 6, 20203 min"Getting Parsonal" - November 2020Shaped like a thick, yellow bowl with a plunger poking out of it, the first anchor I saw in person was not at all what I had expected. It...
Outreach CommitteeOct 1, 20202 minOutreach News - October 2020OUTREACH NEWS: Random Acts of Kindness Ministry As we say goodbye to summer and welcome fall, we still find ourselves living with the...
Josh FerryOct 1, 20202 minStories of the Cross - October 2020...God places people in our path that are meant to be there, both for our comfort and for us to comfort others.
First ChurchOct 1, 20203 min"Getting Parsonal" - October 2020Now is the right time for planting hopes and dreams in God’s promised future.
Pastor BillSep 3, 20203 min"Getting Parsonal" - September 2020September is here. Already? Finally? Really? How?!
Josh FerrySep 3, 20202 minStories of the Cross - September 2020We only know how each of us is drawn to the wood – the smoothness, ridges, and the way it feels in our hands.
Outreach CommitteeSep 3, 20202 minOutreach | Random Acts of Kindness | September 2020For September, we would like to start with kindness for yourself. In times of stress and uncertainty, it is important to remember that we...
First ChurchAug 25, 20202 minThe Chapel School - August 2020We continue to work over the Summer to prepare for our “new normal” opening for The Chapel School. We are writing our reopening...
First ChurchAug 25, 20204 minOutreach | Random Acts of Kindness | August 2020Why is kindness important? It is important to us as social beings, which have lived in community throughout all time, because we rely...
First ChurchAug 25, 20202 minStewardship - August 2020Spreading joy, friendship and compassion is a cornerstone of First Church. We have seen this time and time again during weekly worship...
First ChurchAug 13, 20202 minStories of the Cross - August 2020You never know when someone will cross your path and make a difference.
Pastor BillAug 7, 20202 min"Getting Parsonal" - August 2020As I head inside, I remind myself to savor these summer days. The heat will not be with us long, though in the coming weeks, it may...
First ChurchJul 10, 20204 min"Getting Parsonal" - July 2020As a child I was fascinated by worship. I observed the pastors and congregation closely on Sundays, not only listening for the sounds of...
First ChurchJul 7, 20201 minStories of the Cross - July 2020A source of beauty A member of First Church went to see an ailing aunt and uncle at their home. It was important to see them, as her...
First ChurchJun 16, 20204 min"Getting Parsonal"- June 2020Though as recently as last weekend we had a chill in the air sufficient to make me contemplate lighting a fire in the parsonage...