Pastors' Blog
Archives: July 2022
Summer Worship Series: New BeginningsThis summer, we learn more about the faith lives of our members as they reflect on what it means to embark on new beginnings.
Anyone who's a parent can tell you that it completely changes you. It re-orients you about what's most important in life. It can regularly challenge your preconceived notions of order and purpose. It can be exhilarating and exhausting. It can stretch your resolve and patience farther than you thought possible. It will poke...
On Sunday, we will return to the Sanctuary for 10am worship.
Summer Worship Series: New BeginningsThis summer, we learn more about the faith lives of our members and guests as they reflect on what it means to embark on new beginnings.
Have you ever wondered how mathematics and theology intersect? No?
Throughout her life, United Parish member and mathematics professor Kate H. has thought about this a lot. Particularly the power of One and the power of Zero, wondering...
THIS SUNDAY, JULY 17, we will have Worship on the Lawn.We will maximize shade under our maple trees and tents and welcome the breeze.Bring your sun hats. We invite families with young children to bring picnic blankets, if you like.In case of rain, we'll move into the Sanctuary.
Summer Worship Series: New Beginnings
Summertime is when we get to hear more about the faith lives of our members and guests. This summer, as we continue figuring out a new normal after two years of a...
On February 20, I preached alongside our sabbatical pastor, Peter Ilgenfritz, about the need for all of us to take regular breaks and the biblical mandate for a weekly sabbath rest. The next day I took that preaching to heart and embarked on a four-month-plus sabbatical, funded by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment. The sabbatical took us to...
