by Karen Bailey-Francois | Jun 1, 2021 | Minister Notes
The first cross I ever owned was gold. It was small, with a delicate design embossed on the front, suspended on a fragile gold chain. I have had it as long as I can remember. It held a place of honor in my first jewelry box — a white case with a red interior...
by Karen Bailey-Francois | Mar 5, 2021 | Minister Notes
Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ is a commitment to serve, to grow in faith and understanding, to resist oppression and evil, to show love and justice and to witness to the work and word of Jesus Christ as best as we are able. We don’t talk about that much –...
by Karen Bailey-Francois | Feb 6, 2021 | Minister Notes
We are so ready for a shot in the arm. A few of them, in fact. Of course, I refer to the two dose vaccine that will move us past the horror and frustration of the Covid19 pandemic. But that’s not the only shot in the arm for which we are ready. Building on the fine...
by Karen Bailey-Francois | Nov 18, 2020 | Stewardship
The following reflection was offered by Finance Committee Chairperson, Paul Carlson, during worship on November 15th Good morning. I would like to offer some comments on our stewardship program. You should receive the mailing this week. The current year has been...
by Karen Bailey-Francois | Nov 18, 2020 | Minister Notes
The abbreviation tbd seems inescapable these days. The letters stand for to be determined, as in “the details of this year’s Village Fair are tbd,” or “the specifics of our Christmas Eve Services are tbd this year.” There is, of course, a much longer list than this....
