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Pastor Jack
Nov 302 min read
The Weary World Rejoices
Pastor’s Ponderings December 2024 Weary is a good way to describe the state of our world as the calendar year 2024 comes to an end....
Pastor Jack
Nov 13 min read
Healing the Heart of Democracy
Pastor’s Ponderings November, 2024 In my sermon on October 27th I mentioned the anxiety that many people are facing because of the 2024...
Pastor Jack
Sep 302 min read
The Bible Story Machine
Pastor’s Ponderings October, 2024 I wish I remembered the details more accurately, but years ago someone told me about a short story...
Pastor Jack
Sep 12 min read
Promises & Possibilities
Pastor’s Ponderings September, 2024 The Biblical story begins with a promise. God promises the newly created humans that they can...
Pastor Jack
Jul 312 min read
Building a Life, Part Three
Pastor’s Ponderings August 2024 "Building a Life, Part Three" We’ve been exploring Spiritual Disciplines this Summer, and I’m thrilled to...
Pastor Jack
Jun 282 min read
Building a Life, Part Two
Pastor’s Ponderings July 2024 “Building a Life, Part Two” In the May newsletter I announced my intention to preach a sermon series on...
Pastor Jack
Jun 12 min read
Give Us a Like on Facebook
During the month of June we will begin following a schedule of regular postings on social media. Be on the lookout for weekly posts from...
Pastor Jack
Apr 292 min read
Building a Life
As May approaches and the weather gets warmer and warmer, many of us are looking forward to summer. For me this also means looking...
Pastor Jack
Mar 303 min read
Do You Know the Way to Galilee?
So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid....
Pastor Jack
Mar 162 min read
Sharing Our Stories of Faith, part Two
Last month I wrote about sharing our stories of faith, and how talking about our faith out loud helps us to come to a deeper...
Pastor Jack
Feb 23 min read
Sharing Our Stories of Faith
One morning some years ago, a young bookstore clerk named Deborah arrived at work early to open the shop. Standing at the door waiting...
Pastor Jack
Jan 12 min read
“The Beginning of the Good News . . .”
. . . is how the Gospel of Mark begins. Most biblical scholars believe that the Gospel of Mark was the first of the four Gospels to be...
Pastor Jack
Dec 1, 20233 min read
In the Eye of the Storm
If someone makes a reference to “Hurricane Hazel” in our home these days, we’re apt to assume that Hazel, our 4-month old puppy, has...
Pastor Jack
Nov 1, 20231 min read
I No Longer Pray for Peace
Updated December 18, 2023 This month I’d like to share a poem by Ann Weems which has brought me comfort and perspective in recent days. I...
Pastor Jack
Oct 1, 20232 min read
Vision
Proverbs 29:18 states emphatically: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” In terms of our life together we might say: “Where...
Pastor Jack
Sep 1, 20232 min read
From Generation to Generation
This Fall our theme is going to be “From Generation to Generation.” One of Covenant’s many strengths is that it is truly an...
Pastor Jack
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Lasting Friendships
In my column last month I wrote about the long tradition of Covenant mission trips that included both youth and adults. This month I...
Pastor Jack
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Refreshed in Spirit
“We offer programs and activities to encourage all—young and old alike—to learn from one another, grow together, and be refreshed in...
Pastor Jack
Jun 1, 20233 min read
The Spirit of Pentecost
As I write this, we are looking forward to a Pentecost celebration on Sunday, May 28. We invite worshippers in the sanctuary and on Zoom...
Pastor Jack
May 1, 20232 min read
Looking Ahead
As I write this, I am about to complete my 8th month at Covenant. My family and I continue to be profoundly grateful that we discovered...
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