by Anne O'Connor | Apr 27, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner
I am writing this on a morning when I woke up to a heavy frost. I want to live each day to the fullest, but I confess I am looking forward to warmer days in May. One of my favorite days in the Christian year occurs on May 20—Pentecost. Pentecost comes 50 days after...
by Anne O'Connor | Mar 26, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! That Christ is risen helps us be confident that new life is possible now and life with God throughout eternity is assured. Every time something changes we lose something. There is a small “death” and the ensuing grief. God promises to be...
by Anne O'Connor | Feb 27, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner
I’m writing this on Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Lenten Season in the Christian year. By the time you are reading this we will probably be in the second week of Lent. I pray you are taking time to use the daily devotional you received at church and praying...
by Anne O'Connor | Feb 1, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner
We, your pastors and Church Council, have designated 2018 to be a year of prayer at Aldersgate. (Of course, every year should be, but we want to put special emphasis on it this year.) I pray you are enjoying and benefiting from the book, Draw the Circle: The 40 Day...
by AUMC Webmaster | Dec 9, 2017 | Pastor’s Corner
Advent begins December 3. Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas. For Christians, it doesn’t mean decorating the house, baking cookies, and buying gifts. There is nothing wrong with these things unless that’s all our preparation involves. Even with all the...
by Anne O'Connor | Nov 1, 2017 | Pastor’s Corner
Although it’s something we should be doing all year, and many do, in November our thoughts turn to giving thanks. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be...