by cbaker | Aug 5, 2025 | Between Sundays
Between Sundays – Residing in Hope This past Sunday, we were reminded through the story of Naomi and Ruth that God is always at work, even when our lives feel unsettled or uncertain. Ruth’s bold commitment, “Where you go, I will go”, was more than a...
by cbaker | Jul 29, 2025 | Newsletters
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by cbaker | Jul 29, 2025 | Between Sundays, Pastor's Pondering
Between Sundays: From the Heart This past Sunday was one of those beautiful mornings when the Spirit moved gently but powerfully among us. From the return of our youth mission team to the joyful noise of worship and the honest prayers we lifted together, it was...
by cbaker | Jul 21, 2025 | 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...
by cbaker | Jul 15, 2025 | 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...
by cbaker | Jul 1, 2025 | Newsletters
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by cbaker | Jun 10, 2025 | Pastor's 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...
by cbaker | Jun 4, 2025 | Pastor's 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...
by cbaker | May 30, 2025 | Newsletters
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by cbaker | May 27, 2025 | Pastor's Pondering
Earlier this year, the Reconciling Ministry Team at Cavalry UMC circulated a survey and gathered responses on two matters related to our ministry with LGBTQI persons. One of the matters had to do with the possible creation of a policy regarding the use of the church...
