Dear Caldwell, Last week, as the Advent season of preparing for Christ began, we began to read the Jesus story through Luke’s eyes, being “on alert” for signs of the Kingdom of God, which so often looks upside-down from the world we see every day. We continue with Luke this Sunday and his account of …
Dear Caldwell, What a gorgeous day it was outside today. I’d like to think it was the afterglow of a great day together at Caldwell yesterday. In worship, we began our “Upside-Down Advent” as we vow to prepare for the coming of Christ by looking for “signs” of the Kingdom of God and how we …
Dear Caldwell, One of the best questions I’ve learned to ask in almost all circumstances is “Where is God in this?” Just asking that simple questions makes us all theologians, those who seek an understanding of God and God’s activity in the world. Today’s headlines include two stories that might prompt that question: The first …
Dear Caldwell, This Sunday, we will celebrate the New Year (the liturgical new year, that is) and we hope you will be a part of things! Congregational Lunch: Immediately after worship, there will be a congregational pot luck lunch in the Fellowship Hall. This will be our Advent gathering this year and we will take …
Dear Caldwell, What a joyous day Sunday was for so many reasons. The overwhelmingly positive reaction to the hymn sing worship service signals that it will take its place in our annual worship planning ! Congratulations and deep thanks to those who planned and helped us praise through it. Congratulations and deep thanks also to …
Dear Caldwell, We are in for a treat on Sunday. Member Zach Thomas has worked tirelessly for the last three months to prepare our first “hymn sing” service. Informed by your input about favorite hymns and a deep understanding of the role of music to our faith, Zach has meticulously sewn together a wonderful service …
Dear Caldwell, Just wanted to remind you of two ways we can practice our faith tonight and tomorrow night. Tonight at 7 at Queens University (Ketner Auditorium in the Sykes Building) Queens’ Center for Ethics and Religion hosts an interfaith conversation about poverty as seen though from the perspectives of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. I have the …
Dear Caldwell, Today, as our country assessed the power of our pluralism, I want to recognize three women, all members of the Caldwell family, who have contributed to the progress of our city. On this National Philanthropy Day, our own Jill Flynn received the Outstanding Champion of Diversity Award from the Association of Fund Raising …
Dear Caldwell, Yesterday was a rich worship experience for all, blending multiple elements of the church family we are seeking to be “in Christ” in the 21st century. Thanks to all who contributed … our choir, Smitty and Manley, guitarists Zach Thomas and Charlie Brown, Eddy Capote, Will Davis and Emily Cox on her horn! …
Dear Caldwell, As my title above indicates, I have both prayer and remembrance on my mind this morning. Sunday is All Saints Day, when we remember and give thanks for all those who came before us in the church. At Caldwell, we blend that with the Latino tradition of Day of the Dead. Remember that …
