Friday News Archive

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  • Friday News – December 5, 2025

    December 5, 2025

    It is an annual tradition of mine to spend time with friends in Harrisburg, PA – going on over 10 years with the exception of covid times. We’re baking enthusiasts and this year we were planning on trying a Basque cheesecake (yum!) So when I realized the cold I was nursing meant I wouldn’t be able to go I was incredibly sad. But after a few days of feeling sorry for myself I found that I appreciated the time of quiet reflection. The holidays are always so rushed and harried; having some time when nothing was expected of me was ...
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  • Friday News – July 12, 2024

    July 12, 2024
    In the question box service that I led last Sunday there were any number of questions that dealt with the despair many of us feel right now. I offered Anne ...
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  • Friday News – July 5, 2024

    July 5, 2024
    Happy Friday! I hope your celebrations of Independence Day were joyful, but if you approached the holiday with mixed feelings, you’re in good company.  Many of us are struggling with our ...
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  • Friday News – June 28, 2024

    June 29, 2024
    Happy Friday! I am just back from a vacation with family, and looking forward to a low key summer as we get prepared for the business of next fall. Questions, questions, who’s ...
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  • Friday News – June 21, 2024

    June 21, 2024
    As you may know, General Assembly is happening now! If you are interested in watching the public services including the business sessions, you can do so here. This Sunday, we will ...
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  • Friday News – June 14, 2024

    June 14, 2024
    As we approach the close of another church year (June 30th), we wanted to take a moment to thank our outgoing Board members who have served our congregation so well ...
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  • Friday News – June 7, 2024

    June 7, 2024
    Your Board looks forward to seeing you in person and online for the Annual Congregational Meeting this Sunday, June 9 after Worship. We will be hearing reports from Nominating committee and our Youth, taking questions related ...
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  • Friday News – May 31, 2024

    May 31, 2024
    In honor of Pride Sunday and the kickoff to Pride month, I wanted to share a blessing with you all, written by Cricket Hall. Rainbow Blessing May the drag stage rise to ...
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  • Friday News – May 24, 2024

    May 24, 2024
    Our Church Community is BUSY! Thanks to the 210 folks who attended the BREAD Nehemiah Action this week including our amazing choir. Showing up is 90% of the work and wow – ...
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  • Friday News – May 17, 2024

    May 17, 2024
    Happy Friday! We’re coming up to the end of our first year together in our Developmental Ministry. I thought it would be helpful for me to sum up my reflections on ...
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  • Friday News – May 10, 2024

    May 10, 2024
    Wow, this spring in our Sunday Services, I’ve been feeling great energy in the air! Our attendance is really up, and so as your staff team, we have been thinking ...
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