Presbyterians sometimes use the phrase “connectional church” to describe who we are. According to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this means that our congregations are “bound together in a mutual system of shared governance, accountability, and mission rather than acting as independent entities.” Within each congregation, the session provides spiritual leadership and oversight through ruling elders […]
This Sunday afternoon, we will celebrate an important milestone in the life of Kirk Anderson and in the life of Grace Presbyterian Church. At 3:00 p.m., Kirk will be commissioned as a Commissioned Ruling Elder to serve our congregation. Kirk grew up at Grace, and his commissioning confirms the call to ministry that he has […]
I love gospel bluegrass music. Rachel and I have been attending the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, for thirty years. Held each September, Winfield brings together some of the finest bluegrass and acoustic folk musicians from across the country and around the world. Yet the performers on the festival stages are only part of […]
When we hear the phrase “the dog days of summer,” we may picture a dog stretched out on a cool floor, conserving every ounce of energy while the temperature climbs outside. The expression, however, does not come from our four-legged friends. It comes from the stars. Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, is […]
Amid ongoing power outages and food shortages, our sibling congregation in Placetas, Cuba, continues to be a lifeline for its community. This week, we received a message through WhatsApp from Xiomara, one of the congregation’s oldest members. Xiomara lived through the Cuban Revolution in the 1950s and remains an active leader in the church. She […]
