As the summer season turns its face towards fall, here at Peace we find ourselves entering a season of significant transition. Clearly there are changes afoot, accompanied by uncertainty and anxiety, as well as perhaps some relief that we are finally addressing our...

Preparing to preach on the story of Martha and Mary this week reminded me of how important it is to regularly seek out quiet sabbath time. Perhaps it is even more important when things are shifting and changing, and we are trying to figure out the next best steps. How...

VBS this year was framed around the theme of staying aware of all the ways God shows up during hard times as well as happy ones. Sometimes change is for the better, but all too often it is not what we would have chosen. There are many ways that unwelcome change shows...

I recently read one of the best descriptions of the Holy Spirit that I have encountered: The Spirit is God at work in the world. Throughout the entire biblical narrative – from Genesis to Revelation- the Spirit of God is at work: unfolding in creation, inspiring the...

Those of you who were able to attend our congregational meeting will know that I have invited us as a congregation into a process of reflection and discussion regarding the changes we are facing both within and without and how we are called to respond. I think that...

During this time between the feast of the Epiphany on January 6 and the feast of the Transfiguration, this year on March 3, we discover anew who Christ is, as he continues to be made “manifest” to the nations. What does it mean that he has come to change “water into...