by pastoramelie | Aug 13, 2026 | Announcements
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by pastoramelie | Aug 18, 2026 | Blog
Last weekend, I had the privilege of attending the funeral of Lew Motter, a long-time champion of Trinity Christian UCC and the beloved father and grandfather of the Vogl clan. The service was very personal, and we all learned a little more about Lew as we heard about...
by pastoramelie | Aug 11, 2026 | Blog
Friends, each week of this summer we have focused on a “favorite” scripture shared by a person from our worshipping congregation. This week, we are focused on 1st Corinthians chapter 13. This passage was lifted up by Nancy Gallagher – apparently, it was read at Gary...
by pastoramelie | Aug 4, 2026 | Blog
A few weeks ago, on Lucia’s favorite scripture Sunday, we heard a little bit about the time of the Judges in Ancient Israel. During the roughly 400 year period after the Jewish people entered the Promised Land following their flight from Egypt, they were led by...
by pastoramelie | Jul 26, 2026 | Blog
This morning, we read Harry Crossgrove’s favorite scripture: Ecclesiastes 3. Harry has a beautiful voice and loves to sing, and this scripture is familiar to us because it is part of a song made famous by the Byrds: “Turn! Turn! Turn! – To Everything There is a...
by pastoramelie | Jul 22, 2026 | Blog
This morning we turn to Deb Clewell’s favorite scripture, the 23rd Psalm. This short chapter of the Bible is probably the most memorized portion of scripture – even people who are not devout know it. This Psalm is believed to be written by King David – in his...
by pastoramelie | Jul 14, 2026 | Blog
It is difficult being a minister’s child – a “Pastor’s Kid.” Pastors kids are depicted on tv and in movies as either being goody-two-shoes or rebels. Pastor’s kids are often pressured to set a good-example to other children in their parent’s churches…the whole family...
by pastoramelie | Jul 10, 2026 | Blog
This summer, our worship services are focused on our members and friends’ favorite scripture passages. Today, we focus on the favorite scripture of the oldest member of our congregation: John Becker Senior. It is not every congregation that can boast we have a...
by pastoramelie | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog
This morning, we are turning to a familiar scriptural passage, the first twelve verses of the book of John. This is a passage we hear twice a year in worship – on Christmas Eve and on Maundy Thursday. These poetic and philosophical words summarize the mission of Jesus...
by pastoramelie | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
This morning, we welcome Nan Burch as our first Pulpit Assistant in a long time. You are invited to also lead us as the pulpit assistant – people have asked for us to have different voices leading worship, and serving as the pulpit assistant is a way for you to help...
