Dear Caldwell, In the closing lines of Genesis, Joseph extends extraordinary grace to his brothers, who had tried unsuccessfully to kill the little brother they considered a pest and show-off. Rather than exacting vengeance, Joseph forgave them and pledged to take care of them and their families. He said to his brothers, “Even though you …
Dear Caldwell, Perhaps scripture’s greatest conversion story is how Saul the zealot and enemy of Christ became Paul, one of the church’s greatest voices. It is a story about what it takes to see, to truly see, with Jesus’ help. We will take a look at it tomorrow in worship, seeking to see ourselves. But, …
Dear Caldwell, You have made the “Caldwell in 3D” process come alive! More than 20 small groups have been gathering to “discern, discuss and dream” about God’s direction of our ministries. Now, we want to make sure everyone has a chance to participate. This Sunday night at 6 pm in the Shelby Room, we will …
Dear Caldwell, I trust that you and yours had an enjoyable Fourth of July and were able to take time to reflect on the privilege and the obligations that come with citizenship in this country. Church tomorrow promises to be special in several ways. Music will be led in part by a choir from Cameroon, …
Dear Caldwell, As people of faith, we develop a certain vocabulary and, as I consider this week and this coming Sunday, all the words in today’s headline come to mind. On Sunday in her sermon, Rev. Evie Landrau will lead us in considering the evocative first lines of the Gospel of John, those familiar phrases …
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Dear Caldwell, God seems to speak to all kinds of people in all sorts of ways. Burning bushes and fiery clouds in scripture. Sometimes people think they see Jesus’ face these days in potato chips. For Elijah, a burned-out prophet who was ready to give up, God tried earthquakes and fire but finally got through …
Dear Caldwell, This Sunday we joyfully welcome a new face to our staff, Associate Pastor Rev. Everdith “Evie” Landrau. This completes our journey since January, when Rev. Veronica Rogers left to look after some personal matters. Evie brings many gifts and will add to our ministry in countless ways. Come Sunday to meet her. Introduce …
We will think about all of that not just in Sunday school but in worship this Sunday. We will also welcome our newest members, collect the 10-cents a meal offering for hungry and at risk kids and more. As always, Caldwell House breakfast prep starts at 7:00 and is served at 8:30 a.m. Please do …
Dear Caldwell, What does it mean for a person of faith to ‘bear witness?’ What does it require of the witness, who presumably has seen something and is called on to testify to the truth as they see it? Acts 4 gives us a powerful story of witness, a word that has particular meaning in …
Dear Caldwell, 1. Prayer Room: On Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost by focusing on prayer – its necessity in our lives, its power and its pathway to our Creator. Today, as worshippers heard on Sunday, we offer all a place of peace and respite during the week as we open and host the Prayer Room from …
