This is a season to count your blessings. As a church, we have many blessings to count. Personally, I count Unity’s staff as one of the biggest blessings in my life. They are a dedicated team who love one another and care deeply for the work of the church. I recognize that Unity has received...
Another semester complete! As a pastor, I try to always be learning something. That’s one reason I decided to enroll in the Doctor of Ministry program at Union Presbyterian Seminary. After each semester, I like to share with you a bit about my classes and what I’ve learned. This semester I took two courses: Pastoral...
What is your favorite aspect of the holiday season? Is it seeing the Christmas lights as you drive around Denver? It is putting up the tree in your living room? Is it snuggling in front of the fireplace to watch a Hallmark Christmas movie? There is so much to enjoy this time of year. Personally,...
Thank you to all who helped decorate the sanctuary for advent! It looks great! There is a lot to celebrate this week! Thanksgiving is on Thursday! The first Sunday of Advent is this Sunday! Here’s what you’ll have to look forward to this season: Nov. 27: First Sunday in Advent. An exploration of the ancient...
We are exploring the foundation of Presbyterian theology: scripture, faith, grace, Christ, and the glory of God. Last week we covered how God primarily uses scripture to teach us today. This week we’ll explore “Faith” and “Grace.” Next week we’ll round out the final two. Johann Tetzel, a German Dominican priest in the 16th century, created...
Yesterday was Halloween and my family had a blast trick or treating in our neighborhood. But did you know that yesterday was also Reformation Day? Kind of slips under the radar, doesn’t it? Reformation Day commemorates the day Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31,...
When Paul wrote a letter to a church, he often ended it with a blessing. This was true when he wrote a letter to the church in Thessalonica (what is now modern day Greece). Instead of simply saying goodbye or so long Paul ends his letter by saying… “Now may the Lord of peace himself give...
Do you have an inner critic? I bet you do. All of us do. You know, that voice inside of you that critiques, questions and doubts. The inner critic voices complaints against who you are as a person. You’re not good enough at (parenting, your marriage, your work). The inner critic is really good at making you...
This Sunday we are starting a brand new preaching series. Things We Think The Bible Says (But It Doesn’t). Over time, we tend to pick up ideas about God and the Bible that are not entirely accurate. Most of the time the ideas harmless, but sometimes the things we believe can profoundly affect our faith...
This Sunday is Visioning Sunday. What is God’s vision for Unity Presbyterian in 2023? Where is God at work in us— both individually and corporately? Where do we feel God nudging our hearts? Once a year, we dedicate a Sunday to asking these questions. I believe God is leading this church and it is our...
