Dear Reformation, 2023 is already off to an incredible start here with so much to look forward to in the months ahead. One thing I am personally looking forward to is my sabbatical this summer. Reformation’s Human Resource Policy provides for clergy under call at Reformation to take up to three months of sabbatical after […]
Where is hope alive for you this Lenten season? This is the question we are asking the congregation to ponder this Lent as a devotional practice, leaning into our 2022-2023 theme of Living Hope. I believe hope comes from where we see glimpses of God peeking through into our world; moments that make us feel […]
“O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light. The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.” – O Little Town of Bethlehem (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymn 279) […]
You are invited to join our next book club meeting on January 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm. We are turning to mystery and murder with our book selection, The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Karen Chorney will lead our discussion via Zoom. Contact Laura Reiter for more information. About our book selection: “The Lost Apothecary is a […]
“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 […]