“Taken … blessed …broken … given!” These words depict Jesus’ actions as he shares bread with his friends during the ‘last supper’ (see Matthew 26:26). The action of “giving thanks” is added when Jesus shares the cup with his friends. ‘Taken…give thanks…blessed…broken….given’ The presence of God in this world and in our lives is conveyed…
Thank you. Thank you for all the ways in which you share Christ’s ministry in the community. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your generosity. There are some extra thank you’s for those who made the Time and Talent Auction so much fun! Thanks to the donors, the bidders, the Auctioneers, and attenders. Thank you…
They are getting ready! They are getting ready to travel. We have seen them, and heard them, getting ready! We have seen them flying in formation! We have heard them ‘honking’! We have seen them gathering along the lake for pre-travel seminars! ‘They’ are….of course…geese! The geese are preparing for their annual migration, for a…
It’s Auction Time! TMUC’s annual Time and Talent Auction takes place this Friday (Sept. 23) at 7 p.m. Come join in this fun fundraiser. What an assortment of items have been donated! A provisional list of Auction items will be sent out on Friday morning so that you can make an advance bid (in case you cannot attend…
Masks are now optional in TMUC’s building There is always lots of news to share in the life and work of the TMUC Congregation and community! The Council decided this week that mask wearing in our building will now be optional, rather than mandatory. You may wear a mask if you choose, but no…
“Each day is a new beginning. I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give my best i n all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God.” Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022 As we reflect on…
September has returned…which means that many TMUC activities and gatherings have returned. Please remember that masks are still required when you are in the building. We are ZOOMing tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 8 at 9:00 a.m.) as we ‘check in and chat’. Here’s the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7538449219 This Sunday (September 11) we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the UCW….
“Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days.” These words from the hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” were first sung as the processional hymn at the first service held in Riverside Church in New York City on October 5, 1930. The hymn was written by Rev. Harry Emerson…
Good bye August! Yes, at midnight today the month of August retires for another year. Tomorrow we will awake to the month of September. The transition from August to September feels like a significant shift in the rhythm of life. It feels like a shift from summer to the beginning of post-summer. It feels like…
