A word from the Pastor

Independence Day, July 4th, is a significant occasion for Americans to commemorate the birth of their nation. It is a day of immense pride, gratitude, and celebration. For patriotic Christians, … [Read more…]

I am writing this on the first day of the favorite season of many. As we enter the warmth and beauty of summer, let us take a moment to reflect … [Read more…]

Pastor’s Thoughts Memorial Day is here. It is typical at this time of year to be thinking about, and acting on, all of the warm weather activities and events that … [Read more…]

Spring! It really is here! The mornings are bright and the welcoming chorus of the birds as they sing their songs, make it even brighter. Spring! There are few times … [Read more…]

We are at the time of year when our thoughts begin to turn to the upcoming season of summer. The weather has been steadily improving but we who have lived … [Read more…]

We, here in western New York, are certainly weather weary… my crocuses started appearing about a month ago. The geese have been honking around for some time. The robins are … [Read more…]

There is a song made popular by the Eagles titled Peaceful Easy Feeling. While the specifics of the lyrics are not the stuff of good sermons, the theme, the attitude, … [Read more…]

I was on vacation recently which took me ultimately to the blue sky, sunshine, and 80-degree temperatures…which was a nice break from typical western New York February weather. But I … [Read more…]

What do parents, children, social media, television, coworkers, billboards, and bumper stickers all have in common? They all, at various times, believe that they can tell us what we need … [Read more…]

Last Monday night (January 2) I joined the overwhelming majority of western New Yorkers by tuning in to watch the Buffalo Bills play the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. … [Read more…]