by cbaker | Apr 13, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
The seventh window in the series of stained-glass windows in the Calvary Church sanctuary is a depiction of the healing of blind Bartimaeus found in Mark 10:46-52. Those who study the Bible have determined there is a repeating pattern to the stories in which Jesus...
by cbaker | Apr 6, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
Easter Sunday was a wonderful day. The weather was glorious, nature was showing off with the flowers and tree blossoms, and we were able to share the good news of the resurrection both online and in person with many friends and several new persons. It was so good to...
by cbaker | Mar 30, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
This is the high holy days of the Christian year. We recall the events of Jesus last week as he taught, shared a meal with his disciples, demonstrated humble service through the washing of feet. He prayed a lengthy prayer over his followers and instituted the...
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...
