Robes, Rice and the Space Between Us
Although I have led in several ministry spaces, this summer has been the first time I’ve been given a robe and stole to wear on Sundays....
The Little Patch of Land We Tend
Dear Beloved Community, In his recent Christian Century article called “What’s special about a church building?,” Brian Bantum writes this:...
From Kyle
Beloved Community, It’s Kyle here. As Emily would say, “I serve as one of the pastors here at First Baptist on Fifth.”...
All Things New
Dear Beloved Community, Several days have since passed, but the deep and abiding love I experienced alongside you this Holy Week and Easter will not soon abate....
The Realm of Possibility
In these weekly letters, I often enjoy the opportunity to write reflectively for you about a happening in the life of the church, or the chance to tell a meanin...
The Ministry of a Deacon
Tomorrow in worship, we install 24 active Deacons who have committed to serve God and our church in 2024. Five of these eight Deacons newly-called to serve are ...