By Maureen Konopka, Director of Music Ministry It is no secret that I have been struggling with some health issues over the last couple of months. I am typically a very active person. I am one of those people who enjoys working out, and good sweat makes me happy. So when I suddenly found myselfContinue reading “Finding the Good”
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Resetting our Expectations
By Bud Fickley, Director of Student Ministry “This pandemic has been really stressful.” Understatement of the century, right? Literally. The fact is, the world hasn’t experienced this kind of death from an illness, or really anything else for that matter, in a century. Not only that, but very few, if any, persons alive can rememberContinue reading “Resetting our Expectations”
What’s On Your To-Do List?
By Julie Willoughby, Director of Dutilh Preschool The school year has begun and the slower summertime pace has come to an end. What’s on your to-do list today? If It’s anything like mine, there are various categories with bullet points, sub-bullet points, and even sub-sub bullet points under that. Responsibilities to our families, our household,Continue reading “What’s On Your To-Do List?”
Full of Crazy Ideas
By Maureen Konopka, Director of Music Ministry I have never been one to keep things simple. When I was in fourth grade, I wanted to start a recycling band for my class at school. Apparently, my teacher wasn’t on board with that. I thought it would be fun for everyone to use everyday items likeContinue reading “Full of Crazy Ideas”
Hold On
By Sarah Hogue, Director of Children’s Ministry Last weekend, I went out to dinner with friends. We were seated by a young couple and their six-week-old baby. She was adorable, and I watched as the parents took turns holding her and feeding her while the other one ate. It’s a routine I remember as ifContinue reading “Hold On”
Do We Live As the Church, or Do We Just Go There?
By Bud Fickley, Director of Student Ministry When I think about my week, I often look forward to Sunday morning or Saturday night as a significant opportunity to grow and maintain my faith. Maybe you look forward to Sunday morning and Saturday night for the same reason, or maybe you have a weekly small groupContinue reading “Do We Live As the Church, or Do We Just Go There?”
Why We Need Visual Arts in the Church
By Rev. Tom Parkinson, Senior Pastor of Dutilh Church The only class I ever failed was sixth grade art. The primary objective of the semester-long course was to create a weaving. I worked hard at the project, but quickly realized that God has gifted me with very little talent when it comes to the visualContinue reading “Why We Need Visual Arts in the Church”
Flea Market Reflections
By Rev. Jim Gascoine, Associate Pastor In the spirit of full disclosure, I have to admit that as I write this blog I am stifling a yawn. No, it is not that I bore myself! But it has been a very active and packed summer, and I am a little worn out! We started withContinue reading “Flea Market Reflections”
Asking Hard Questions
By Jenny Monahan, Director of Marketing & Communication Since early June, I’ve had the pleasure of participating in an anti-racism seminar offered by Pastors Diane Randolph and Kellie Wild through the Western PA Conference of the United Methodist Church. We meet weekly as a large group and have accountability partners with whom we check inContinue reading “Asking Hard Questions”
Grace Over Guilt
By Julie Willoughby, Director of Dutilh Preschool What started out as an innocent game of “tickling” with my 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter a few weeks ago quickly turned into a wrestling match that led to tears. After I had asked them to stop (I tend to see these types of scenarios unfolding), they continuedContinue reading “Grace Over Guilt”
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