The Advent wreath is a contribution of the German and Scandinavian traditions. It developed out of the simple use of an evergreen spray of fir, spruce, balsam, or pine placed near the hearth. The wreath is plain, without any ornamentation of ribbon or bow. The evergreen of the wreath […]

“There’s no place like home for the holidays,” the song goes. This time of the year finds many people thinking about home, making travel plans to go home, or getting excited about loved ones coming home for the holidays to celebrate. How fitting that we take time to celebrate the […]

During Advent, “Simple Suppers” will be served from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm before the mid-week services.  Please sign up if you plan to attend so the hostesses will know approximately how many to prepare for.  Hope to see you there.  Thanks!

Five Kernels of Corn             It was a cold, gray day on November 15, 1620.  The Mayflower rode at anchor near the shore, while a group of eager men set out in a small boat to explore the desolate, barren land to which they’d come.  One of the first things […]

In 1864, Abraham Lincoln issued a Thanksgiving Proclamation. Here is a portion: “Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do hereby appoint and set apart the last Thursday in November next as a day which I desire to be observed by all my fellow-citizens, wherever they may […]

Thanksgiving Service Thursday, Nov 24, 2016 at 10:15 am   Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are […]