Welcome to April, friends! Spring has sprung and we’re on our way to growth, new life, and the gorgeous scenes that we’re blessed with here in the Erie region. As April is the month in which we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord (aka Easter), it’s important for us to take a few moments and…
As April showers us in its welcome, it’s a clear indication that Spring is on its way! As we draw closer to the end of Lent and also closer into Holy Week, we’re reminded in church of Jesus’ life from Palm Sunday, leading up to His crucifixion on the cross, and finally, His resurrection on…
March begins the season of Lent for 2025 with Ash Wednesday on March 5. Lent is a season in the life of the church to reflect on many things: our fragility and frailty as humans; our need for God; our sins and brokenness and God’s merciful love. Lent is a season to focus on being.…
This March for the review I wanted to review a song that reflected the themes of Ash Wednesday. I’ve always participated in Ash Wednesday in preparation for Lent – even when I was in elementary school. I still remember everyone from students to faculty with ashes on their foreheads all day; some of us even…
Happy February, everyone. Don’t forget: It’s only about 46 days until Spring! As I discussed in my Pastoral Vision for 2025 and as I preached about on January 26, we’re looking forward this year to being more able to proclaim the Good News of Jesus not just in our actions and missions (which we’re getting…
With February being the month of Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be a cool idea for a double review! To match the theme of the holiday, I wanted one of the reviews to be about a song that was love themed but still has spiritual themes within its lyrics. I was able to find…