Thursday Newsletters

Remember Janus, the deity with two faces? Carvings of him were placed above doorways and gates in Roman times. He was the guardian of beginnings and endings, of transitions and the passage of time, looking backward into the past and forward into the future. As we cross over the threshold from the old year to the new it is fitting that this month honors his memory.

When the parties, celebrations, and fireworks are over, this is a time for reflection

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The annual Christmas pageant was as magical as ever. The children and young adults who took part all performed their parts wonderfully. Pastor Ellen reminded us in advance that any incidents that might be a little off-script would only make the events seem more real. So the angel who occasionally wandered and wondered, the sheep that occasionally strayed, and the missing frankincense and double gifting of myrrh only enhanced the fine performance. And the little bit dusty, little bit crusty,

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The month of December got off to a great start on Sunday. The sanctuary was back to its pre-Covid level of in-person attendees and I’m told there were many joining from home.

Sunday also marked the return of the choir. Sarah Spaeh conducted a group of 14 singers in an advent song. It was a real pleasure to see and hear our choir again. They will perform once more during December and will be warmed up to appear regularly next

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The theme of Sunday’s service was gratitude, and the congregation was invited to reflect on what we have to be thankful for.

Here’s a big one to start. We welcomed three new members to our growing church family: Christina Chauvenet, Marie Gaarder, and Sam Mills. We are grateful and delighted that they have found their faith community with us.

Then there was the gratitude tree. “The what?” you ask. Well, it seems this idea originated in Sweden. A small

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Let me begin by thanking you again for the many messages and cards I have received. And a special appreciation to those of you making donations to the church in Donald’s memory. Donald loved his church family, and it has touched me deeply to know how much affection you had for him in return. I will keep and cherish your kind thoughts, prayers, and so many memories. 

Where is God? So often in our lives, in good times and bad,

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