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The summer Hymn Sings will be held on Sunday, June 16th, July 21^st and August 18^th.  The Hymn Sings will take the place of the Prelude on those Sundays.  We will begin singing at 9:15 am.  Come prepared to request that we sing a verse or two of your favorite hymns.  Note: you many want to check the page number for your favorite hymn ahead of time.

New things are happening around here! As we all prepare our gardens and plant new seeds, I want to plant a few seeds for things that will come to fruition this fall. Many of you have heard me speak about two things in the works, so let me share a little about them.

The first thing I want to touch on is something called “Second Sundays.”  These events happen exactly when you might expect, on the second Sunday of each month beginning in September.  This will be a faith formation event for the whole church. All ages will be involved from our very youngest to our most senior.  There will be slightly different activities every time. For instance, we may have a Bible Jeopardy one month and a service project the next month.  Some months will be tied into the holy days of that particular season and some months may be themed around a particular Bible story or faith practice.  Each Sunday will culminate in a simple community meal so that we can reconnect with each other in fellowship. So be sure to start paying attention to messaging coming out about this over the summer.  I hope you will take the time to show up and be a part of this ministry!

The next thing I want to share is some work that I have been doing over the last couple of months. Some of you who have attended our Easter Education Series got a small taste of some of that work. And if this interests you, that session is available on our youtube channel. It is the second week of the Easter Education Series.  I have been working towards a certification in Neuromeditation techniques.  Simply put, I have been learning about how different prayer and meditation techniques rewire the brain. The point of this is to find out which practices may be better than others for certain individuals, depending on their needs, physiology, and how each style of prayer and meditation impacts the brain. This fall I will be hosting a class sharing these techniques that I hope to be able to open up to the broader community.

I hope that these new ministries will be life-giving to us as a community.  I look forward to exploring these things together with you all! 

As we approach the season of Easter, a profound sense of hope fills the air. It’s a time when nature awakens from its winter slumber, bursting forth with new life, and the promise of renewal uplifts hearts. Easter is more than just a holiday; it celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, life over death, and hope over despair.

The essence of Easter hope lies in the central event of the Christian faith—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This miraculous event is a testament to the power of God’s love and the promise of eternal life. In the resurrection of Jesus, we find hope that transcends the limitations of our earthly existence and points us toward a future filled with promise and possibility.

But Easter hope is not merely a distant concept or abstract idea; it is a tangible reality that permeates every aspect of our lives. It is the assurance that no matter how bleak our circumstances may seem, there is always the possibility of transformation and renewal. It is the belief that even in the darkest of moments, light will eventually break through, illuminating our path forward.

In a world marked by uncertainty, suffering, and division, Easter hope offers a beacon of light amidst the darkness. It reminds us that even in the face of adversity, we are not alone—that God is with us, guiding us and offering us the strength to persevere. Easter hope empowers us to confront life’s challenges with courage and resilience, knowing that nothing is impossible with God.

Easter hope invites us to embrace a spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness. Just as Christ’s resurrection brought reconciliation between God and humanity, it calls us to seek reconciliation in our relationships—to extend grace and forgiveness to those who have wronged us and to seek forgiveness from those we have wronged. In doing so, we participate in the transformative power of Easter hope, bringing healing and restoration to our broken world.

As we celebrate Easter this year, let us embrace the hope that springs from the empty tomb—the hope that reminds us of God’s unfailing love, His promise of redemption, and the assurance of new beginnings. May this season fill our hearts with joy, our minds with peace, and our souls with renewed hope.

Wishing you a blessed and joyous Easter filled with hope, renewal, and the promise of resurrection.