Beloved Community,
The Word is Love
December 18th, 2025
Dear Beloved Community, “I’m just not ready for Christmas until our Lessons & Carols service!” I laughed and nodded along with dozens of you who menti...
Beloved Community,
The Sunday of Joy
December 11th, 2025
Last Sunday a 90-year tradition continued at Reynolds Auditorium with the annual presentation of Handel’s oratorio Messiah. It has been my privilege to serve ...
Beloved Community,
Church Happens with You
December 5th, 2025
Dear Beloved Community, It’s not quite time for our annual roundup of the year in review – churches like ours have a lot of life to live together in Decembe...
Beloved Community,
What was your harvest this year?
November 26th, 2025
Dear Beloved Community, Amidst all the flurry of Black Friday emails already creeping into my inbox was one this week from author and gatherer, Priya Parker. He...
Beloved Community,
High and Holy Moments
November 20th, 2025
“It was amazing!” “There were so many people!” “There was so much food!” “I hope we do this again every year!” My ears were fi...
Beloved Community,
Reflections from Claudia
November 13th, 2025
As I look back on my time serving as a pastoral intern at First on Fifth Baptist Church through the summer and fall semesters, my heart is filled...