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 »

My heart is full! There were so many beautiful moments of gathering this past Holy Week. It truly was inspiring to see people of ages gather as a community, not just at Faith, but also in our community service at Old Bethel. Last night I was driving to the northside of the city, to have… Read More »

It has been a little over a week since I shared my last reflection. We truly enjoyed a wonderful trip to Tennessee, specifically to the Smoky Mountains. Our rental cabin was pretty high up on a mountain, with spectacular views. There were many moments on our trip that captured my attention. One moment in particular… Read More »

Good Morning, You may have noticed the rain the past couple of days? Indeed, as I woke up this morning, there was another downpour. I like rainy days. I don’t mind when it is a little overcast outside. However, when the rain is as heavy as it has been, it makes it difficult for me… Read More »