Do you remember your baptism? If you were an infant or small child, you might not, although you may recall seeing the baptism of others. So what does baptism really signify? Why is it one of the only two “sacraments” in the United Methodist Church? And why do we not do it a second time if you don’t recall the first? Today we consider these questions and more as we contemplate the story of the baptism of Jesus. Our services are being held with in-person attendance at 10 a.m. Sunday morning.  Today’s service is provided below in its entirety in video format. Our Scripture ReadingRead More →

How often have you made a New Year’s resolution – and found the new behavior lasted only until it became inconvenient? At this time of year, we often make resolutions to do things we think we “should” do, like exercise more, lose weight, or read more. Today we talk about how to make a resolution to follow God’s will instead of following our own intentions, even if it takes us out of our comfort zone. Today’s service includes Holy Communion. Our services are being held with in-person attendance at 10 a.m. Sunday morning.  Today’s service is provided below in its entirety in video format. OurRead More →