by Anne O'Connor | May 1, 2012 | Pastor’s Corner
This morning for part my devotional time I was reading a small book by Charles Riggs, Practicing His Presence. It was part of my homework for the Christian Life and Witness Classes that is being offered in preparation for Franklin Graham coming to Rochester in June....
by Anne O'Connor | Apr 1, 2012 | Pastor’s Corner
It’s March 19 and it seems like May. I’m enjoying the warm weather and all the signs of new life. I can’t help but think that winter isn’t really over, that one morning we’ll wake up and there will be snow covering my daffodils....
by Anne O'Connor | Mar 1, 2012 | Pastor’s Corner
By now I hope you have picked up a copy of this year’s Lenten devotional, Journey to the Cross: 40 days of discovery. Spiritual disciplines are important all the time, but are a particular emphasis of the season of Lent which calls us to walk with Jesus through...
by Anne O'Connor | Feb 1, 2012 | Pastor’s Corner
As I write this it seems as if winter has finally arrived. Of course, there are many things we can do outdoors in the winter, but we tend to spend more time inside. I invite/encourage/challenge you to turn off the TV and use some of that inside-time to grow closer to...
by Anne O'Connor | Dec 1, 2011 | Pastor’s Corner
I’m writing this on November 11, 2011. The leaves are still on many of the trees (although I saw my first snowflakes of the season this morning). The hype for Christmas is already in full swing. The decorations are up in the stores. The bell ringers are out....
by Anne O'Connor | Nov 1, 2011 | Pastor’s Corner
“Abraham had faith and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Romans 4:5b (CEB) When I read the above passage, I was reminded again how important it is to trust in God and how faith positively impacts the way I live each day. When I try to rely on myself or someone...
