Sep 17, 2020 | Pastor's Corner
On September 13th we will begin something new at Salem. A lectionary is a selection of Bible readings appointed for each Sunday. The Revised Common Lectionary, which we have been using for many years, is a three-year cycle of readings that provides four readings for...
Jun 18, 2020 | Pastor's Corner
Over the past several months many of us have experienced loss in a variety of ways. First and foremost, there’s been the loss of life. We mourn with those who have had family or friends die from Coronavirus or from other causes. Some have experienced loss in the...
Jun 18, 2020 | Pastor's Corner
During my years as an ordained pastor, I’ve been involved in many wedding celebrations. Leading up to each one, I’ve met with couples for some pre-marriage conversation. We discuss areas that every couple needs to consider for a successful marriage such as good...
Apr 13, 2020 | Pastor's Corner, Uncategorized
Easter was very different this year. The church wasn’t packed. The cross wasn’t decorated for the sunrise service. There wasn’t a line at restaurants. This year on Easter Sunday, wasn’t happened all over the place. And yet, all around me I did see how Easter was...
Mar 25, 2020 | Pastor's Corner
In Luke 12, Jesus says: Therefore I tell you do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. I understand what Jesus is saying here, and normally I’m not a...
Jan 9, 2020 | Pastor's Corner
It was always a tradition in my family to keep the Christmas tree up until Epiphany. I still hold to that tradition even though sometimes the needles begin dropping soon after Christmas. After Epiphany Sunday on 1/6 the tree will come down and we’ll bring it to the...
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