My dear friends,   In my Christmas note to you, I shared how struck I’ve been by the many quiet ways this congregation cares for one another. As I’ve reflected on my first weeks of ministry in 2026, one simple question keeps returning to me:   Where have I seen the church being the church?   Over these past days, the answer has been everywhere.   Many of you know that several members of our staff have been facing significant health challenges — Raicheal’s recovery from a seri

Dear Friends in Christ,   As we near the close of this year and begin to look toward 2026, I find myself filled with deep gratitude—for God, and for you. Thank you for your faithful engagement in the life of this congregation. I am grateful for the seriousness with which you approach biblical study and theological reflection, for the way you show up curious, thoughtful, and willing to wrestle with the depth of our faith. I am thankful for your participation in worship—your pr