My parents celebrated the very first Earth Day in 1970 when our family was living in Burlington, Iowa. To commemorate the day, they filled our little red wagon with newspapers to recycle, and somehow that small act landed us in The Hawk Eye newspaper the next day. I was too young to remember all the […]
On Thursday morning we learned that we lost two beloved members of our congregation, Bill Wynne and Susan Kensill. In the midst of the flurry of church activities, I was blessed with a message on WhatsApp from Liset Amador, a member of the congregation in Placetas, Cuba. She wrote: We live our lives constantly rushing—from […]
During the time before I was called as your pastor, Grace Presbyterian engaged in meaningful listening through Town Halls and the strategic planning process. As I was discerning whether God might be calling me to serve alongside you, I was deeply encouraged by the thoughtful and faithful work that had already been done. It was […]
Dear Grace family, Today the church gathers at the cross. And at first glance, calling this day Good may seem strange. Good Friday tells the story of betrayal, suffering, violence, and death. It invites us to slow down and confront the deep brokenness of the world — and the brokenness within ourselves. It asks us […]
Each year, Holy Week invites us into the heart of our faith. It is not simply more church at different times of the day. It is the climax of the Christian liturgical year, when Christians around the world once again walk the path of the passion — through betrayal, denial, rejection, crucifixion, and resurrection. The […]
