by Anne O'Connor | Apr 1, 2016 | Pastor’s Corner
Christ is Risen! That changes everything!On March 27, we celebrate Easter Day. In the words of N. T. Wright, “Easter day is about the wild delight of God’s creative power…we ought to shout Alleluias…we should light every candle in the building…” (p. 255, Surprised by...
by Anne O'Connor | Mar 1, 2016 | Pastor’s Corner
As I write this it’s snowing heavily. It’s the biggest storm we’ve had this season. It’s beautiful! I love snow because it covers all the drabness of winter with a blanket of white. It reminds me of Isaiah 1:18b which says, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they...
by Anne O'Connor | Jan 28, 2016 | Pastor’s Corner
It seems like Christmas was just yesterday. (I still have some cookies and a few decorations to put away.) Yet, Lent is almost upon us. It comes early this year. Ash Wednesday, when we mark it’s beginning, is February 10. There will be a service at church at 7 PM.Lent...
by Anne O'Connor | Jan 28, 2016 | Pastor’s Corner
What do you want for Christmas? This time of year it seems I keep asking it of others. My four-year-old grandson has quite a list that includes Ninja Turtle things. Others who are more politically correct might respond, “world peace.” And wouldn’t that truly be...
by Anne O'Connor | Nov 1, 2015 | Pastor’s Corner
As I write this it’s the middle of October. It’s a beautiful sunny day. The trees are just beginning to change colors. We are so fortunate in this part of the country to enjoy the change of seasons. It makes every day an adventure. With the coming of Fall, however, we...
