by cbaker | Mar 23, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
News from the larger church On March 22, Bishop LaTrelle Easterling offered an online “State of the Church” address which included discussion of several topics happening in the larger United Methodist Church. First, the General Conference 2020 Session has been...
by cbaker | Mar 16, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
Please read over the letter below that describes our plans for staffing after Rev. Shannon Sullivan leaves Calvary Church this June. The SPRC will be prayerfully considering the needs and opportunities that we are facing in this particular time and setting. At the...
by cbaker | Mar 9, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
What’s it going to look like? We are marking a year since the pandemic hit us here in Frederick. Things continue to change week to week. More people are getting vaccinated and more vaccines are in the pipeline. The CDC has offered guidelines for those who have been...
by cbaker | Mar 2, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
Last Sunday, Rev. Shannon Sullivan shared the news that she has been appointed to Trinity United Methodist Church starting July 1. It’s been an honor to work with Pastor Shannon since July 2017. This isn’t unexpected. Associate Pastors tend to move on to other...
by cbaker | Feb 23, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
Music has a richness and depth that makes the worship service stirring and meaningful. I like to sing, but I like to sing even more with other people. And I love to sing the words and music of songs that have fed people of faith over time. Until we get back to...
by cbaker | Feb 17, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering, Updates
Planning for the future Tomorrow will be the day when we are reminded of our mortality as we begin another season of Lent together. I hope you can participate in the virtual worship service (details below) and that you have received the mailing with items to help us...
