Dear Church Community,
Suddenly, it’s Autumn! And frost or not (in our case, not) I feel a frisson of cool weather excitement. I haven’t yet replaced my shorts for jeans, but I’m “this” close. I pray the changing season is blessing you with inspiration. But if you’re seeking some…
Did you know? The cells that attach leaves to a tree are called “abscission.” Like scissors (same root, meaning “to cut”), they’re designed to cut the leaf from
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Pastor's Page
I invite you to read my bi-weekly newsletters below for reflections on Sunday worship and updates on congregational life. I hope, and believe, you will also enjoy my Sermons. I look forward to seeing you and sharing worship with you.
- Blessings,
Pastor Ellen
Please call or e-mail to schedule time with Pastor Ellen:
M, W, Th: Appointments and visits
Tuesday: Day off
Friday: Sermon and study day
Here are some spiritual resources that I find myself returning to time and again. I hope you will also enjoy them.
UCC Feed Your Spirit
Bite in the Apple
Patheos.com
The Listening Hermit
RickMorley.com
Larry Patten.com
From Rev. Ellen Jennings
Dear Church Community,
Are you ready for a little fun?! Then gather with me this Sunday, 10/3, at 10:30 am in our church’s side yard for an outdoor Blessing of the Animals. All creatures, great and small, are welcome. We ask humans to wear a mask and other creatures to be on leash or in a carrier. With apologies, there will be no online service this Sunday.
On Tuesday, 10/5, you’re invited to join the Capital Campaign Mission Group
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From Rev. Ellen Jennings
Dear Church Community,
As I recently wrote to our Sunday School Families, change is indeed the only constant! I know this can be both anxiety-producing and invigorating, and I pray we’ll embrace the latter.
Since my last Pastor’s Page, at least two important changes have occurred:
- our wonderful Sunday School Teacher, Kimberly, resigned due to time constraints with her day job.
- we zoomed our first worship service from the sanctuary!
We are, of course, sad about the former and wish
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From Rev. Ellen Jennings
We Are all in This Together
Dear Ones,
I know from your messages and emails that this is a stressful time. Children and youth are heading back to school, adults are returning to in-person work (while others are going back home after previously returning to work). And we are trying, as a church community, to both offer support and make good decisions in response to the constantly changing Covid situation. We are all in this together.
Of course, we have
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From Rev. Ellen Jennings
Dear Church Community,
I hope to see many of you this Sunday after worship for our annual Midyear Meeting. We’ll share updates on the capital campaign, racial justice audit, and church renovations, talk about fall plans in view of the Delta surge, and highlight a few volunteer opportunities we hope will call your name… As a congregational church, it’s important that we gather in community to talk about our vision and mission. So, please join us and share your
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