In just a few days, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. Most of us will give thanks with fewer people around our tables. The day after Thanksgiving our county will move to "red" on the COVID-19 dial, and we will withdraw further physically from those around us. And then on Sunday, we enter Advent, a...
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome Rev. Michael Thornton into the position of Assistant Pastor of Discipleship at First Pres. On Sunday, Michael was ordained and installed by the ECO Presbytery of the West. We had a wonderful time of celebration with First Pres and St. James Presbyterian...
Tonight, we celebrate the turning of another year. The old has gone; the new has come. What remains steadfast and sure, however, is where our hope is found: Jesus is our hope. This week, we say goodbye to our stone manger, but the truth of the season carries forward: On Christ the solid rock I...
It’s going to be a chilly Thanksgiving week, but I hope your celebration of gratitude will not be delayed. The psalmist joyfully invites us to give thanks to the Lord, “For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations” (Psalm...
The beauty (and chilliness) of fall is upon us! I love this time of year as the seasons change, reminding us of God’s faithfulness all year long. In the agricultural cycle, fall is the time for harvest. I think of Jesus’ words to his disciples in Luke 10:2: The harvest is plentiful...
Although summer is for the most part “over,” the beautiful weather just keeps coming. I hope you enjoyed being outside over the weekend. Colorado is an amazing place of beauty. God’s handiwork in creation is something to behold, and we have the privilege of seeing God’s...
We are off and running into our new sermon series, Great Question. Jesus asked lots of questions of those around Him. In fact, He seemed much more interested in asking questions than giving answers. In the Gospels, Jesus is asked 183 questions. He answers three of them, and asks 307 questions...
One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works.They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds.They celebrate your abundant...
As we prepare to enter the month of May, it’s good to get one final April snowfall on the ground! I’m reminded today of Isaiah’s words (55:10-11): “As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth…so is my word...
Our Growing Together Wednesdays program has come to an end, but we still have a great opportunity for learning next Wednesday night, April 3, in the Worship Center. Acclaimed author and blogger Amy Juila Becker will be with us for a special evening of inspiration entitled Small Talk...