From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Grace Community,

Last week I had the opportunity to travel to Montreat, North Carolina, for the Presbyterian Association of Musicians “Worship and Music” Conference.  The good news for me is that you don’t have to be a musician to attend, though musicians do outnumber pastors in attendance.  I last attended the conference in 2018 and was glad to return.

Some of you know that Montreat is an important place for me, so it’s a double treat to attend an enriching conference ...

Dear Grace Community,

On Sunday, October 25, you surprised me at the end of worship.  I knew that the personnel team wanted to recognize my 10 years at Grace, but I thought it might be with a nice note.  Instead you gifted me with new paraments for worship, and me and my family with the means for a wonderful vacation.  We love to explore and travel together and can’t wait to plan our next adventure.

Speaking of adventures, being your pastor is ...

Dear Grace Community,

When I last wrote to you about my service as a commissioner to the General Assembly, I had completed the first weekend.  I’m sure you’ve been waiting with anticipation for my final report.  I’m kidding of course, but I do want to let you know how it went.  My first two blogs are here:

• Blog 1
• Blog 2

The second weekend of service began Friday morning, June 26, and went through Saturday evening.  (Don’t worry, we got a break ...

June 17, 2020

Dear Grace Community,

At its June 15 meeting, the Session voted to begin in-person worship on July 5. We look forward to again gathering at Grace. The worship services also will be live-streamed in real time and available online. Sunday School will not meet.

While we are excited about this return, it is important to note that the Sunday morning experience will be different than it was March 8, the last time we were here. The dangers of Covid-19 are ...