by cbaker | Aug 10, 2023 | Pastor's Pondering
One of the best signs of health and vitality in any organization is when there is a ongoing flow of new people wishing to join. We have had several people join the congregation already in 2023 and others are likely to join in the coming months. Clearly, this...
by cbaker | Jul 25, 2023 | Pastor's Pondering
I recently came across a prayer written by Sue Ellen Herne, a member of the Mohawk tribe. It is found in The United Methodist Book of Worship (#558). In this summer of record-breaking heat and wildfires across North America and Europe I found this a helpful prayer to...
by cbaker | Jul 5, 2023 | Newsletters
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by cbaker | Jun 20, 2023 | Pastor's Pondering
This year I am an astronaut. Last year a train conductor. Over the past few years, I have been a mad scientist, a surfer, a safari guide, Professor Dumbledore and Hagrid (from the Harry Potter books), and a deserted island castaway. When Vacation Bible School comes...
by cbaker | Jun 12, 2023 | Pastor's Pondering
Last week was rather startling, wasn’t it? For three days, the sun turned brown, outdoor activities were canceled and hazy hung in the air. I remember the reports of the tremendous bush fires that burned in Australia in 2019 and 2020. The fires burnt an...
