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In this summer newsletter, I want to focus on my hope that what we see and hear as “wall-to-wall coverage” on our TVs and social media is not the full truth. I also call upon you to have hope. Our hope is found in Christ Jesus. The one we acknowledge as savior of the world.

As I write this I am preparing for my first pastoral sabbatical, a gift that some congregations provide their pastors once every seven years...

The season of Lent is upon us.  One of my Lenten disciplines this year is to read the daily email meditations of Franciscan priest Father...

That is my mantra for the Church in this time that feels so divided and tenuous.

In the United States, the fall months are a time when we are encouraged to give thanks. As you receive this newsletter, the United States...

This fall has been full of activity here at St. Matthew! Rally Day was full of excitement and our Sunday School and Confirmation programs...

Written by: Dan Smolnik

It's hard to believe that the summer is almost over. Children are returning to school & churches are gearing up for the start of their year.

The big question I’ve been grappling with as we catapult toward the educational year is: What does God want us to know this year?