From the Pastor: Be (and love) Your Most Authentic Self
From the Pastor… In the most recent “Presbyterian Outlook,” magazine, Rev. Karie Charlton, who serves in Pittsburgh, PA imagines that the church has run aground, and we can’t sail anymore. […]
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From the Pastor: Discipleship
The Session and Trustees meet two weeks ago to discern how the Presbyterian Church at Woodbury moves forward post-Covid and discussed mission, vision, finances, and discipleship. It was an uplifting […]
Congregational Meeting, May 7, 2023
There is a congregational meeting immediately following worship on Sunday, May 7 for the election of officers. The Nominating Committee recommends the following for the class of 2026: Elders […]
300th Anniversary Highlights
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From the Pastor: How do we change hearts and minds?
I have had several conversations with members, colleagues, friends, and strangers about how discouraging they feel about our current situation as a nation. They feel like our country is trulysick […]
Prayer is none other than an expanding of our hearts in the presence of God
Prayer is none other than an expanding of our hearts in the presence of God – John Calvin If you’ve been involved in the church for a while, it is […]
The Return of the Prodigal Son Lenten Bible Study
Community Lenten Bible Study The Five Wednesdays of Lent The Return of the Prodigal Son Henri J.M. Nouwen As Nouwen reflects on Rembrandt’s painting in light of his own life […]
From the Pastor: ReLent: A Time of ReFraming
From the Pastor: A Prayer by Rev. Jill Duffield
January 2023 Happy New Year!! As we begin 2023, I would invite you to join me in this prayer written by Rev. Jill Duffield: God of our past, present, and […]
From the Pastor: Happy New Year 2023!
Happy New Year!! As we begin 2023, I would invite you to join me in this prayer written by Rev. Jill Duffield: God of our past, present, and future, as […]