Author: Gale Wright
June 22, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places— Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! May we plant a thousand seeds. This is Wednesday, I am on my way from Ann Arbor to Cleveland Clinic for my annual checkup and I make a last second decision to exit the Ohio Turnpike and head towards Wooster, the home of my earliest memories and my college years. I drive by fields upon fields of emerging crops. I remember that my mom, who grew up on a farm not far from here, could tell me about every crop in every field.
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May We Plant a Thousand Seeds
Worship, Jun 23, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Let’s begin to plant the Parable of the Mustard Seed in the world! These tiny seeds will be given out during worship and our job will be to cultivate and name them as our hope for coming generations. Pastor Harry challenges us with the questinon: What seed will you plant? The scripture for the day is Mark 4:26-34. Read more
Parable of the Mustard Seed
Adult Ed, Jun 23, 9:45am
This well-known but brief parable (Mark 4:26-34) has major implications for our world and our souls. Pastor Harry urges us to probe deeper into how the smallest of seeds grows into the wild, not-to-be-tamed, radical, revolutionary life-force that Jesus talks about throughout his ministry.Read more
Knowing Jesus Series
Children's Program, Jun 23, 8:30am
During the month of June we will examine various Bible stories that help us get to know Jesus and see him in our daily lives. Two weeks ago, we revisited the birth story of Jesus. This Sunday we will examine the question: What do you think Jesus was like when he was a child? The children’s program begins in our 8:30am service on the rooftop. Read more
Youth Week 2024
Ghost Ranch, Jun 23-28
"Layers of Faith Layering Your Faith" is the theme for this year's Youth Week, which will be held at Ghost Ranch, June 23-28. If you are interested in attending this activity-packed week or are registered and have questions, contact Jen Black, Director of Family Ministry. Read more
Sabbath as Life Abundant
Ghost Ranch Retreat, Jun 24-29
Suffering is real and perennial, but so is soul and body nourishing love and connection! Ghost Ranch invites you to a retreat with Rev. Anita Amstutz to experience how Sabbath can come alive as we share together, re-filling the wells of our souls with Living Water—alongside the “slow heartbeat” of nature.Read more
Kiyoshi Tamagawa, Piano
TGIF, Jun 21, 5:30pm
Our concert this Friday features the world reknown pianist, Kiyoshi Tamagawa playing "Love Triangle" music by the Schumanns and Brahms. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read moreJune 15, 2024
Dear Saints in Santa Fe, and other far-off places— Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! Vielen Dank! Muchas Gracias! Thank you so much!!! Jenny and I are back from our two-month vacation and study leave filled with deep thanks for your generosity in making this possible. It truly was a trip of a lifetime. In the coming weeks and months, I will be sharing what I learned from our time in Australia, walking the Camino in Spain, and Germany. But for now, here are a few insights...
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Luncheon Hiatus
First Sundays
Our hard-working Fun Food and Fellowship folks are taking a much needed rest this summer—taking trips and kicking back. So our First Sunday luncheons will be going on a hiatus for a few months. In September, they will return with plenty of creative and yummy entrees and desserts. We wish them a lovely, restful summer.Read morePage 19 of 66