Mary Kaylor

Beloved Community,

What It Means to be Home

January 29th, 2026

Hello friends! I write this from my couch at home, wrapped up  in a blanket, enjoying the bright snowy view out the window. I hope you are all keeping warm and...

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Beloved Community,

Renewed Sense of Wonder

October 16th, 2025

Hello all! Mary here, enjoying these beautiful fall days we’ve been having. Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons and I can’t help but to think of ...

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Beloved Community,

Room for Everyone at the Table

October 2nd, 2025

This Sunday, October 5, our congregation will gather for one of my favorite days in the life of the church – World Communion Sunday. Born out of a desire ...

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Beloved Community,

Finding Belonging

January 30th, 2025

“Do you have siblings?” “Have you been to the beach in the past year?” “Are you a preacher’s kid?” “Have you ever lived overseas?” “Do you e...

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News,

Holy Gatherings

July 11th, 2024

Hello First on Fifth Friends! I recently came across two headlines that gave me pause: “Is this the end of the dining room as we know it?” and “The Death...

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