Pastor’s Ponderings

This Sunday is Mission Sunday!    Every Sunday, we worship with our hearts and voices. This Sunday, we will add it in our hands as well. Please plan to join us for a time of volunteer service right here in our Parish Hall. Worship in the Sanctuary will be at 9:00...

Last Sunday, we welcomed four new people into the membership of the congregation. (Their names are listed below.) It is a joy to welcome them into the church family. We are also glad to have others who join us for worship regularly and new guests that we see on Sunday...

This morning in the Tuesday Bible study, we looked at Luke 11:27 -28.   A woman in the crowd listening to Jesus spoke up: “Happy is the mother who gave birth to you and nursed you.” But he said, “Happy rather are those who hear God’s word and put them into...

I am always interested in reading and entering the worlds that can be found in books. I like to read what other people are reading. It’s a great way to learn different views of the world or learn new things. Here’s an update on what I’ve been reading recently:  ...

        In sermons this month, we have been looking at our Methodist heritage and some ways that it still has meaning for people today. This seems like an opportune time to inform you about some plans for next summer. I am excited to host a tour to...

A couple of weeks back, the Gospel lesson read in the worship service had to do with Jesus at a dinner party (Luke 14:714). Especially Luke’s telling of the life of Jesus, Jesus was regularly sitting down to eat. In this particular passage, he was the guest in the...

During the month of September, we are looking at the theological roots of United Methodists through a series of sermons on Sunday mornings. I thought I would use these “pastor ponderings” to share more about our theological heritage.   On Sunday mornings in...

A month ago, I got to visit the land of Norway. As some of you know, my grandparents on my father’s side were both from the southwestern part of Norway. They both came to the U.S. in their early 20’s. They met and raised a family in Brooklyn, New York.  A highlight of...

According to Google, searches for prayer were at an all-time high during the height of the pandemic. People were looking for ways way to cope amidst the fear and uncertainty. Now that COVID continues to recede we still may wish to find ways to cultivate a deep...

For six years, Christy Mossburg has served as the Director of Christian Education here at Calvary United Methodist Church. This was her second time serving in this position. She guided our children’s ministry and lead small group studies for adults. She organized and...