Between Sundays

A pondering from Dr. Hutton   What a gift it was to welcome the Go Team Therapy Dogs into worship this past Sunday! Their presence brought joy, comfort, and a unique expression of grace that reminded us of the many ways love shows up in the world. Thank you to...

Between Sundays

A pondering from Dr. Hutton It’s only been a little over two weeks. Still, I’m already beginning to feel the rhythm of this place: the way sunlight pours through the sanctuary windows, the joyful buzz of conversation after worship, and the quiet dedication of...

Pastors Pondering

Back in the fall of 2016, I found I had some thoughts that might be of interest to the broader congregation. It might be something I came across in my reading, a peek behind the scenes in the life of the congregation, or something that I didn’t make its way into the...

Pastors Pondering

Welcoming your new pastor in genuine and effective ways lays the groundwork for a healthy and vital relationship to form and for stable, long-term ministries develop. Here are 10  practical things you can do without much trouble.  I’ll bet you can think of even more...