As early as I can remember, I have loved the season of Advent. Every year, the church seemed to transform overnight—evergreens appearing in familiar corners, candles set out with care, paraments shifting from green to purple. And always, the music changed. My father, who was a church choir director, insisted that we hold off on […]
Beloved Grace Family, This past week we celebrated Thanksgiving—a holiday that has always marked the beginning of the season of light, hope, and gathering for me. When I was a child, Thanksgiving meant piling into the car and heading out to my Great Aunt Lelah’s farm. That old homestead, rooted in our family since the […]
Dear Friends, Last week, I traveled with four members of our mission team to visit our partners in Placetas, Cuba. We brought medicines, craft supplies, holiday decorations—and funds generously donated by our congregation and the Presbytery of Southern Kansas to help install a solar backup system for their church. Their gratitude was deep and sincere, […]
Dear Beloved, I’m still filled with gratitude from this past Sunday. It was one of those days where I kept noticing the Spirit at work in all kinds of small, beautiful ways. When I arrived early, one of our Trustees was already at the front doors, wiping down the glass so everything would shine for […]
Friends, As we wrap up our New Beginnings: Serving in Faith stewardship season, I want to thank everyone who has already made a pledge for 2026. Your commitments make possible everything from youth ministry and mission partnerships to beautiful worship and moments of awe together each Sunday. Through our pledges, we’re not just supporting Grace […]
