by cbaker | Aug 13, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
Today we held a memorial service for Eleanor Bowersox, a longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church. We heard remembrances of her life, and we were reminded once again of God’s steadfast love that is available not only in this life but in the life that is to...
by cbaker | Aug 8, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
Here is a prayer that was written by a friend and colleague, Rev. Ginger Gaines Cirelli, the Lead Pastor of Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, DC. God who is beyond politics and nations, Christ who transcends the power of violence, Holy Spirit who animates...
by cbaker | Jul 29, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
Surprising (and somewhat troubling) words in the New Testament (part 2) Last week, I lifted up a couple of the surprising things that Jesus says in the Gospel. When you take time to read the New Testament beyond the Gospel, you will find still more rather shocking...
by cbaker | Jul 23, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
Surprising (and somewhat troubling) words in the New Testament (part 1) When you take time to read the gospels, you will find some rather shocking things that Jesus had to say. He challenges us to live by an altogether different standard. It’s not at all...
by cbaker | Jul 16, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
This week, I am filling church folk in on issues in our buildings. Last Sunday was a bit warm in the building. Sometime late on Saturday (it always blows on a Saturday), a fuse on an exterior transformer blew. Potomac Edison was able to replace it by 10 a.m. on Sunday...
by cbaker | Jul 9, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
This month I am taking some time to look at several episodes in the life of Simon Peter. Simon Peter was among the to be called as a disciple. At times he showed genuine faith and at other moments he faltered terribly. By looking at some of the episodes in Gospels, we...
by cbaker | Jul 1, 2024 | Newsletters
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by cbaker | Jun 25, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
Pastor Pondering (June 18) Since at least the mid- 1980’s, Calvary Church has provided a ministry to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Frederick County. The church works with Community Living, Inc. to identify those who wish to take part...
by cbaker | May 29, 2024 | Newsletters
June 2024
by cbaker | May 28, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
Welcome Rev. Wilson! This Sunday we welcome Rev. Julie Wilson with us at Calvary UMC as guest and preacher for the day. She worked on staff here from 2014-2020 offering leadership in outreach and mission projects. Julie is currently a missionary with the United...
