Unable to lead worship, this morning, because I am recuperating from back surgery, I wanted still to share a pastoral word about the violence and attempted violence that have arisen this weekend – “When you hear of wars and rumors … Continue reading →
Listen to an audio recording of this sermon. Readings Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45 Melchizedek would be a forgotten biblical figure had it not been for the author of the letter to the Hebrews drawing our attention to him. This was … Continue reading →
[Rev. David Denoon presented the Announcements on Sunday, October 21, for the Youth Sunday worship service. As he began, he said the following as testimony for why he finds pastoring this church so rewarding:] Hi. I am Pastor Dave Denoon. … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →We’re almost on our way. When people ask how we’re feeling, we’ve been saying, “Alternately thrilled and terrified.” Gwen acknowledged this at dinner, last night, when she observed that Mom and I are a bit on edge lately, as is … Continue reading →
29 May 2017 (Memorial Day) Few of my faith community know the history of the 369th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters. This Memorial Day post is provided in part, to remedy that omission. To learn about them … Continue reading →
When we received funding from the Lilly Endowment to support Pastor Dave Denoon’s sabbatical, 30% of the funds were designated for a congregational Renewal that would happen concurrently. That’s how our Year of Renewal 2017 came about. A Steering Committee … Continue reading →
This posting is provided for the sake of people in attendance on a Sunday who want to make a verbal announcement themselves, instead of having it read by someone else or merely printed in the bulletin. In the interest of … Continue reading →
Discussion Group Opportunity Since 2001, the Y.W.C.A. has been sponsoring discussion groups as part of its mission to eliminate racism. The program framework is drawn from a book by Shelly Tochluk entitled Witnessing Whiteness: The Need to Talk About Race … Continue reading →
With much gladness the Sabbatical Minister Search Team of the Year of Renewal Steering Committee, and the Executive Ministry of First Church, announce the selection of Sonya Vann as our Sabbatical Pastor. She will serve in Pastor Dave Denoon’s absence, … Continue reading →
