The Messenger – March 2016
PH’s Page – On Sunday, 27 March, I’ll be celebrating my 61st Easter. I was born on Good Friday 1956, so I don’t really remember that first Easter of my life, but there are few after that one that do not loom large in my memory. Soon after I came to Seattle in 1996, I think that my Holy Week and Easter season question became consistent. “Where in the world am I seeing…
The Messenger – February 2016
PJ’s Page – In our family, February marks the final month of the run of birthdays that begins in August and goes through February 23rd (Happy Birthday, Robert!) For many, February is a time for Valentine’s Day and Mid Winter Break. And we throw in a long weekend for President’s Day, as well in this shorter than usual month. This year, Lent begins early; Ash Wednesday…
The Messenger – January 2016
PJ’s Page – At the end of this month, on January 31st we will enjoy a day of saying “goodbye for now” and “hello for now” as we worship together for the final time before my sabbatical leave. During our worship service, we will welcome Pastor Paul Hoffman as your Sabbatical Interim Pastor and say farewell to me, for four months. Pastor Hoffman brings many gifts in this…