Community matters. Community is biblical. Community is a reflection of God. Within God, we experience the Three in One, the Trinity. Divine mystery! God is community! God invites us into the Divine community, into the Divine dance. “Divine love is the energy that brought the universe into being and binds it together. Human love is… Read More »

It is not a secret that we, as a family, love to hike. Deborah and I would hike everyday, if we were able, and schedules would permit. Our children enjoy exploring, but sometimes they’re not “feeling” the desire to hike. Mostly, when they’re not “feeling” like hiking, they’re actually saying we want to explore new… Read More »

This past weekend many celebrated the July 4th holiday. However, many found it hard to celebrate, and sadly some lost their lives as they attended an event, ready to celebrate. Freedom is a familiar cry in America. There are people who claim that America is a place where freedom is everywhere and available for all. While… Read More »

This past Sunday, around 30 people gathered for lunch. We affirmed the exciting things that have occurred at Faith, and on the Eastside, over this past year. Also, we talked about the faithful ways the Faith community has served neighbors, over a long history. Additionally, we discussed the value of considering what our legacy will be. What… Read More »

One of my many roles in life is serving on the advisory board for East 10th Children’s and Youth Center. I join them for monthly board meetings, and I try to pop in from time to time too. Today (Wednesday) I was able to visit briefly at the center, as the children participated in their… Read More »

This past Sunday we celebrated Pentecost, and I know you were blessed by Pastor Rick’s preaching. The weeks leading up to Pentecost, we talked about the promised Spirit. The Spirit that came upon the early church, enthusing them to create a beloved community, and to reach out into the world sharing the love of Christ (Acts 1:8).… Read More »

In many ways this feels like a season of growth, and new life. There is new life being formed and nurtured on the Faith grounds, with the beginning of our relationship with Indy Urban Acres. I for one, certainly cannot wait to see the first signs of food and plant life growing from our soil.… Read More »

You may catch me staring at the field area at Faith UMC, during this season of life 🙂 Even in the midst of what has been a busy season for me, these past few days I have taken a few moments to walk around the field at church. This space is being transformed into a… Read More »

friends, In times and seasons when there is significant news breaking, or we feel like we’re in a constant news cycle, we can quickly forget that we belong to one another. By now, you are likely aware of the news that broke last night, regarding Roe v Wade, and that it soon will be coming back to… Read More »

It’s Tuesday evening, and I’m sitting in the newly created church lounge. In essence, the church lounge is a reimagined room. Over the past several months at Faith UMC, we have talked about reimagining. So far, our reimagining work has created a new prayer space, the lounge I’m sitting in, and other rooms that are… Read More »