Love

New additions to the church library

Before Ellen Campbell died in December, she donated eight books to the church library. We have placed them on display in her memory. You are welcome to check them out. Here are the books: The Bible Jesus Read: Why the Old Testament Matters by Philip Yancey Writing...

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Unplug to put things in perspective

I was recently in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho where I’d joined my brothers for their mule deer hunt. Being in the mountains and being disconnected from the news – family, church, community and the world alike, as we had no cell service –  put things in...

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A place to love to learn and learn to love

Last week, while moving my son into college, the chaplain described Grove City College as a place “to love to learn and learn to love.” That line really grabbed me because that is the kind of place I want First Pres to be.  I want us to be a place where people who...

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What is Lent, and why do we observe it?

It’s Lent. But what does that mean? Lent starts with Ash Wednesday and continues for 40 days (excluding Sundays) until Easter. It’s a period of preparation for when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Here are some common questions about the season. Why is Lent 40...

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