T - 7 and counting!

We're one week away from the startingdate of the sabbatical, and through the second of three interesting discussinos regarding the place of the church in the world and in our lives. This morning's focus seemed to be on the relationship between diversity and continuity. As I then drove to a meeting in Galena, I found myself wondering how exactly we come to the consideration that some things are essential and others matters of conscience.

As wespoke about the uniqueness of our congregation, I wondered why no one spoke specifically about the way in which the life of the churchled us in a meaningful way into the life of Christ. Openness, questioning, the quality of acceptance are all important, but does the fact that we preach Christ important to us?

Pastor Chuck Valenti-Hein