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February: From Epiphany to Lent

The month of February 2021 spans two seasons in the liturgical church: Epiphany and Lent. The Season of Epiphany began January 6, as we celebrated the magi’s gifts to the Christ child. The name Epiphany comes from the Greek epiphaneia, meaning “appearance.” The season celebrates the light of Christ going out to the world –… Continue reading February: From Epiphany to Lent

Introducing COTP’s new MOD(erator) Squad

By John Durbin, Moderator Greetings. I’m not sure the size of Judy Jondahl’s feet, but these shoes left to be filled are very, very large. Thank you, Judy, for your wonderful leadership during the tumultuous year of 2020. I am humbled and honored to be serving as Moderator for 2021 and excited to share with… Continue reading Introducing COTP’s new MOD(erator) Squad

Annual Meetings at The Palms are never boring.

Our Annual Meeting is this Saturday, January 30 at 9 a.m. on Bridges. Annual Meetings at The Palms are rarely boring, humdrum, or same-old-same-old stuff. Each one takes on its own personality. Some elements within the meetings are the similar: We hear of budgets and activities; I stand up and give my State-of-the-Church Address which interprets… Continue reading Annual Meetings at The Palms are never boring.

Our Mission Statement Begins With Unconditional Love

Help HART Pantry and Veterans in Prescott

Our mission statement begins with unconditional love. We’re going to need it this year. In my experience unconditional love is not something that just happens automatically like turning the page of a wall calendar. It is not inevitable. Every step toward making positive changes in our world, society, and church requires sacrifice and struggle; people… Continue reading Our Mission Statement Begins With Unconditional Love

We’re Better Than This. We Must Do Better.

It was supposed to be the feast of Epiphany which is the day we remember the magi and their gifts to the Christ child. Back in biblical times, the scene turned ugly quite quickly. An insecure leader, afraid of the successor to the throne, sanctioned the death of a child and any who was that… Continue reading We’re Better Than This. We Must Do Better.

Debby Stinton’s fantabulous news

UPDATE: Thanks to those who attended and supported Rev. Debby Stinton’s ordination ceremony on January 24. Watch a video of the virtual event HERE. We celebrate that Debby Stinton has been called to be pastor of West Liberty UCC in West Liberty, Ohio. While we are saddened to see her leave our community, we celebrate… Continue reading Debby Stinton’s fantabulous news

Who starts a new ministry right in the middle of a pandemic?

“Who starts a new ministry right in the middle of a pandemic?” That was Pastor Jim’s question/statement to us at the shower trailer dedication. The answer is, “We do!” We are called to be about ministry despite the pandemic, right in the middle of pandemic, because of the pandemic. Like the proverbial phoenix rising from the… Continue reading Who starts a new ministry right in the middle of a pandemic?

The Palms’ shower ministry is named ‘FEET-N-MORE’

By Max Klinkenborg A seven-member shower trailer committee has been meeting weekly for the last two months to establish protocols for use of the trailer, decide on the “wrapping” for the trailer, to pick a name for the shower ministry, and much more. The name comes from the Biblical story of Jesus taking on the… Continue reading The Palms’ shower ministry is named ‘FEET-N-MORE’