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Pastors Pondering

by | 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...

Pastors Pondering

by | 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...

Pastors Pondering

by | 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...

Pastors Pondering

by | May 21, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering

Several questions have been raised to me following recent decisions made by the United Methodist Church General Conference meeting that took place in March. People both inside and outside the church have asked me: What was decided? What will be the impact on Calvary...

Pastors Pondering

by | May 7, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering

Last week, the United Methodist Church held the postponed 2020 General Conference. Historic changes unfolded at this meeting that impacted the denomination in the U.S. and overseas. After decades of division over matters of human sexuality, many congregations chose to...

Pastors Pondering

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering

Oftentimes, the challenges of a big issue such as caring for the environment seem overwhelming. Where do we start? What can we do? The best thing is to start somewhere and to do what you can.   There was a recent meeting of the church “Green Team” where we...