First Notes – March 2019
The start of this year’s Lenten pilgrimage is late—March 6th. We will begin Lent with our traditional Ash Wednesday service of Holy Communion and the …
The start of this year’s Lenten pilgrimage is late—March 6th. We will begin Lent with our traditional Ash Wednesday service of Holy Communion and the …
Since Easter falls on one of the later possible dates this year, Lent will not begin until March 6th: that means that this is one …
There is something about the start of a new year that makes people want to turn over a new leaf in life. While the sentiment …
With the recent snap of cold weather that has descended upon us as I write, it is not a hard thing to imagine December and …
November will soon be upon us, and with it will come that annual habit we have in most churches to focus on giftedness and gratitude. …
As I write this article, I am midway into my first week back after recovering from surgery. I am grateful for the prayers, the cards, …
When this newsletter gets to you, the start of another program year will be soon upon us. So much has happened during the summer months …
On the second weekend of June, I had the opportunity to attend the Wisconsin Conference Annual Meeting at Green Lake, along with Salem’s delegates, Mary …
It’s hard to believe, but by the time we reach the end of June the “new” year of 2018 will be half finished (honestly, where …
Although not completely by design, the month of May will find out worship schedule at church a busy one. Given the winter storm we experienced …