Faith’s Blog

Greetings all! I hope this letter finds you well, entering the turn to fall with health and hope. We are holding our folks in prayer and continuing to serve in all the ways we know how, so thank you for being church together in these (still) strange times. Fall is...

One thing the life of the church teaches me, and puts before me weekly (even daily) is that we are not alone. In our living: times of birth, joys and struggles, and at our death, I believe we are not alone. We are with God. We are with each other in this life. And we...

“With humble thanks and so much joy, I’m grateful to have gotten here with all of you! As Luther writes in his explanation of the third article of the creed, “I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in my Lord Jesus Christ or come to him, but the...

Dear Faith Friends, It’s been a year! No, seriously, it has been a whole year for us with me serving as your pastor. And this past month I’ve been blessed to reflect on my call that began July 1, 2020 and my ordination that was July 25, 2020. And now this weekend is...

Oh, how good it feels to be living into the freedom to plan vacations or enjoy each other’s company in person a bit more. Thanks be to God! What are your plans this summer? We do have plans to be together more, so note some of these great opportunities: Contemplative...

Spring has returned to the Truckee Meadows! And our liturgical season of Easter has returned. And some of us have been able to return to in-person worship. Reflecting this month, I’m sensing that hopeful return in my life. And, honestly, it’s been delightfully...

Friends in Christ, This Easter season I find myself meditating on brokenness and healing. There are many reasons (and I believe you’ll hear some from me in the sermons to come!), and they include: the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection; the story of society...