From The Pastor’s Pen

Waukesha What is a covenant? According to the UCC Constitution: Article III. Covenantal RelationshipsWithin the United Church of Christ, the various expressions of the church relate to each other in a covenantal manner. Each expression of the Church has responsibilities and…
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Our denomination is a part of our identity as a congregation that we don’t talk about enough. I’ve decided to take some time for the next few months talking about the United Church of Christ. The UCC was founded in…
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From the Pastor’s Pen – June, 2021 Feed your spirit with some Summer reading. Some of my suggestions are churchy, some are not, but I’ve found inspiration and nurture from all of them. Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher,…
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Let’s know, let’s press on to know the LORD;whose appearing is as certain as the dawn; who will come to us like the showers,like the spring rains that give drink to the earth. Hosea 6:3 36 While they were saying these…
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Comfort and consolation are vital aspects of the Christian life. How we live through our losses, disappointments and heartache can make a huge difference in our lives. Knowing the ways that we find comfort, and intentionally building those strategies can…
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Invited Written by Rev. Sarah Are I like to imagine that each year,God invites me to a party.God drops me a note that says, “No gifts, casual dress. Come just as you are.”I like to imagine that I am brave…
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I believe in the sun even when it is not shiningAnd I believe in love, even when there’s no one there.And I believe in God, even when he is silent.I believe through any trial, there is always a wayBut sometimes…
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The season of Advent reminds us that the birth of Jesus was the moment when God pierced through the darkness and sin of our world and was present with us in our human condition. The waiting of Advent always brings…
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Celebrating Christmas this year Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever! Hebrews 13:8 Christmas Eve worship will be offered on our parking lot at 1pm and 4pm this year. We will also have a Candlelight Service available on…
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All creatures of Our God and King,lift up your voice and with us sing.Alleluia, Alleluia!Thou burning sun with golden beam,Thou silver moon with softer gleam:O praise him, O praise himAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia! –William Henry Draper, based on a poem by…
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