Realizing God’s vision of oneness in Christ

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 95 next Monday were he still alive. King was a revolutionary leader who cast a powerful vision for what America could be: a land of equality, unity, and justice. He dedicated his life to transforming America to...

Children & Family E-News: January 3, 2024

Dear Families, I hope everyone had a great Christmas & New Year! January is here and, as always, there is a lot happening! Please read and mark your calendars!  ____________________________________________________________________________________ This Sunday,...

Christ’s light in the new year

As Jill preached on a passage in Luke 2 yesterday, the words of Simeon’s song have stayed with me.  “For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, whom you have prepared for all the world to see: a light to enlighten the nations, and the glory of your people Israel” –...

In between the advents

We have made it once again to Bethlehem to see this thing that God has made known to us.  We remember the prophecies of the Old Testament and the Scriptures of the New Testament that lead us to Bethlehem, to pay homage to the child, to Jesus. We find ourselves in the...

The joy and hope of disruption

The world is about to change. That is the promise of Christmas. The promise of the coming of the Messiah. The promise of God becoming human. Mary articulates this promise and expectation in her song of praise (Magnificat) in Luke 1:46-55.   Mary is often portrayed as...

Children & Family E-News, December 14, 2023

Dear Families, I know this season tends to be extra busy and chaotic, but I hope you are finding some moments of peace and joy!  **Reminder that K, 1st, and 5th graders participating in the Christmas Eve Nativity should plan to attend rehearsal on Dec. 22 at 9am! ...

What, then, shall we do?

I don’t know about you, but lately I find myself overwhelmed with the state of the world. I know headlines filled with war and pain resound through the ages, nonetheless we occupy this time and space, called to be faithful in the face of current calamities. What,...

Children & Family E-News: December 6, 2023

Dear Families, I hope you are finding joy – and some peace! – during this advent season! Here’s what’s coming up at FPC! ____________________________________________________________________________________ This Sunday Journey to the Manger...

The comfort of being together

About 20 young adults gathered around tables in the Garden Room for dinner and fellowship last Wednesday night.  We’ve been meeting monthly, just simple food and space to connect.  Everyone began with how they spent their day … with 70 teenagers, with the U.S. Navy,...

Children & Family E-News: November 29, 2023

Dear Families, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We are rolling full steam into Advent and there is A LOT happening! Please read and mark your calendars so you don’t miss out!! Important notes: We still have about 30 Faith Action International Children...