Author: Rev. Stacy Swain
Pastoral Care and Connection in these challenging times
Pastors Amy and Stacy and ministerial intern Jade are here for us and are ready to support us in whatever way they can. Please do not hesitate to reach out. Read More …
“What is it that matters?” Rev. Stacy Swain, 3/22/20
SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalm 89: 1-4 I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.I declare that your steadfast Read More …
Spiritual Practices for trying times – Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina literally means “divine reading.” This holy reading is a way of praying the words of the Bible. Early Christians used lectio divina as a meditative tool to go deeper Read More …
Opportunities for connection and Joy – on Thursday March 19
Your are invited to join your pastoral staff in some joy filled offerings on Thursday March 19: Bible Study of the Old Testament at 10am Jade will be Read More …
“Alignment” 2/16/20, Rev. Stacy Swain
Mark 7:1-21a (NRSV) Our scripture this morning makes me want to step in and blow a whistle. Seems like a time out needs to be called. Read More …
Mission Moment from The Advocates for Racial Justice (ARJ) – Kathleen Hobson
There is an inscription at the entrance to the Lynching Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. It reads: True peace is not merely the absence of tension. It is the presence of Read More …
“The Grace of God’s Love” 12/22/19 Rev. Stacy Swain
Isaiah 2:1-5 and Matthew 1:18-25 For many years, the Swain Smith household had two pet gerbils. One was named Ginny and the other Wolfy. Unfortunately Ginny and Read More …
“The Greatest Glory to God” 10/27/2019 by Rev. Stacy Swain (Click on title for audio)
Oct 27 “The Greatest Glory to God” Acts 16: 11-15 and Luke 18:9-14 This week, I heard an inspiring news piece about a huge consumer packaged goods company. So Read More …
This Sunday – All Saints Worship. 10:00
This Sunday we will honor those people in our lives who have shaped us. We will name those people who have made an impression on us and who have inspired Read More …