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Labor of Love

April 5th, 2017 by Kathryn Carroll

March came in with its blizzard more like a polar bear than a lion, but it left like the lamb of the Palm/Passion/Easter story. Spring and Easter always coincide and… Read More

Imagine That!

January 26th, 2017 by Kathryn Carroll

As long as I can remember, I have loved stories. Listening, reading, writing, acting out, and watching stories has been an important part of my life. After a really evocative… Read More

CONCOURSE HOUSE – Winter Love Gift Drive sponsored by C&F and Youth ministries begins January 15th!

January 4th, 2017 by Kathryn Carroll

Will you be their Valentine? Our gift drive for the residents at Concourse House will begin next Sunday, January 15th. Sign up at Coffee Hour to purchase pajamas for a… Read More

Advent Reflection – Twenty-Sixth Day of Advent

December 22nd, 2016 by Kathryn Carroll

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. Kathryn Carroll The rose was a pre-Christian symbol of veneration and since, became… Read More

Advent Reflection – Twentieth Day of Advent

December 16th, 2016 by Kathryn Carroll

To a Maid Engaged to Joseph Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. Kathryn Carroll I think that many 20th Century Christians, particularly Protestants, were not… Read More

Advent Reflection – Thirteenth Day of Advent

December 9th, 2016 by Kathryn Carroll

Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. Kathryn Carroll I write this on November 8th, Election Day.  This hymn raises… Read More

Advent Reflection – Fourth Day of Advent

November 30th, 2016 by Kathryn Carroll

The King of Glory Comes This is a jauntier melody than most of our Advent hymns. I can almost envision it as a circle dance with clapping, stomping, and spontaneous… Read More

Da Balm

November 9th, 2016 by Kathryn Carroll

I woke this morning with you on my mind and heart. Last night I wondered how aware children really are about things, and how you would address any of your… Read More

Gather with the Saints

November 2nd, 2016 by Kathryn Carroll

Yesterday was All Saint’s Day and a week from Election Day. It’s hard to believe that by this time next week, we will (presumably) have elected the person who will… Read More

Incomparable Faith

October 19th, 2016 by Kathryn Carroll

I don’t know if there is a parent on earth who doesn’t sometimes imagine their child’s future self. When they’re little, I think our hopes for them are fairly general,… Read More