“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for she has looked with favor on the lowly state of her servant…God has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. God has brought down the powerful from their thrones and lifted up the lowly; God has filled the hungry […]
I thank my God for every remembrance of you, always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. – Philippians 1:3-5 Dear Reformation, These verses from Paul’s letter to the Philippians are ones that often come to my mind as […]
I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10) The fall is when we often talk about abundance. After all, we see abundance all around us at this time of year: an abundance of colors, an abundance of new harvests, an abundance of places where God peeks into our everyday lives. […]
Reformation and UUCDC will be hosting a PAR Recycle Works Electronics Recycling event on Saturday, October 22, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Anything with a plug can be recycled. Some larger or older items might require a small recycling fee – cash and card will be accepted on site. Volunteers are needed to welcome and […]
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 Greetings, beloveds! The start of August means summer is coming to a close very soon. Beach bags are traded for backpacks, trips have been taken, and the fun of camps and VBS are now memories. On that note, we want to thank all who helped to […]
Eight ways to help keep your electric bill low this summer: 1. Turn off A/C when you don’t need it.2. Use a programmable thermostat.3. Use Energy Star appliances.4. Check for thorough home insulation.5. Clean your air conditioning vents and ducts.6. Turn on your ceiling fans.7. Take advantage of natural ventilation.8. Block the sun with blinds […]
Dear Reformation, One of the great things about our community of faith is our welcoming spirit! It is something that is lived out here in diverse and dynamic ways. Our welcome statement has helped us to articulate that spirit. Approved by Council in 2018, our first welcome statement which has served us well over these […]
All are invited to join the next Church Library Book Club discussion on July 19 at 7:00pm via Zoom. We will be reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (author of A Man Called Ove – a previous book club selection we all enjoyed). Contact Laura Reiter for more details. About Anxious People from Amazon: “From […]
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens … – Ecclesiastes 3:1 Dear Reformation, We are about to enter another season of transition as we prepare to say goodbye to Pastor Wayne at his retirement at the end of this month. While we wish him well and know […]
June ECO Tip One way to create an eco–garden is by going organic. You can grow fruits, vegetables, flowers, and lawn in a more organic manner by avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Instead, focus on using non– GMO seeds and organic compost and mulch in your garden. You can also utilize techniques such as companion […]