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By Rev. Tom Parkinson, Senior Pastor In my third year of seminary I was required to do Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), in which pastors-in-training are sent into hospitals and nursing homes to visit with the sick and dying. After several years of studying the Bible, theology, and the practices of the church, CPE was aContinue reading “The Power of Blessing”

By Rev. Jim Gascoine, Associate Pastor Several weeks ago a study based on a religion poll was published.  It revealed that for the first time in since the early 19th century membership in Christian churches dipped below 50%.  Basically, under 50% of Americans now claim membership in any church or Christian denomination. That study promptedContinue reading “Why Are You Part of Dutilh Church?”

By Jenny Monahan, Director of Marketing and Communication Many of you know I’m Catholic, and I begin with a disclaimer: the statements and opinions I’m about to share are not necessarily representative of Catholics, the Catholic Church, or anyone else—official or unofficial. What follows is just me, speaking for me. A saint in the CatholicContinue reading “Saints Among Us”

By Julie Willoughby, Director of Dutilh Preschool I recently heard radio hosts on K-Love ask the question, “What’s something you like now but didn’t like as a kid?”  Many of the answers shared related to food, but something that I immediately thought of was taking naps!  As an adult with so many responsibilities now, takingContinue reading “Naps, Perspective, and God’s Amazing Goodness”

By Maureen Konopka, Director of Music Ministry With the pandemic, lots of us have been working from home more. My family is no different, but last summer, my family purchased a new home. Our new house is much larger and gives us all space to work without bothering each other. Yes, we live a littleContinue reading “Oh, the Noise! Noise! Noise! Noise!”

By Sarah Hogue, Director of Children’s Ministry I saw a quote the other day that really stuck with me, “Be so busy washing feet that your hands don’t have time to throw stones.” As we move into Holy Week, and in particular as we remember The Last Supper, I have been reflecting on this ideaContinue reading “What Are Your Hands Busy Doing?”

By Bud Fickley, Director of Student Ministry I don’t know about you, but taking time to be still is probably one of the things that I struggle with the most.  Even as I’m writing this blog, I’m turning it in late because I have too much going on. Sure, I could blame it on theContinue reading “Be Still”

By Rev. Tom Parkinson, Senior Pastor In 2005, I heard a disturbing song that continues to haunt me. Sufjan Stevens sang about John Wayne Gacy, an infamous child abuser and serial killer from the Chicago area in the 1970s. Gacy lived a double life. In public, he was a member of community groups, and volunteeredContinue reading “The Worst of Sinners”

By Diana Barnett, Director of Dutilh Preschool Everyone at Dutilh Preschool is so excited for the 2021-2022 school year! Registration is officially open and we are off to a great start.  The construction in the church and education wing is progressing nicely.  If you are like me, I am anxiously waiting to see the finishedContinue reading “Our Mission Remains Steady: Providing Exceptional Academic Experiences While Teaching Children to Love God, Love Others, and Love to Serve”