by bschmutzler | Mar 22, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
Friends, I woke up today to a news story about yet another “Bomb Cyclone” weather event hitting the Bay Area in Northern California – more devastation, more destruction, more injuries and loss of life. It seems like these events have been frequent and severe...
by bschmutzler | Mar 21, 2023 | Events & Announcements
Thanks to our church member and artist Pam for sharing her piece with us. Her artwork was a beautiful representation of the sermon about “The Woman At The Well” on March 12th.
by bschmutzler | Mar 15, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
Friends, “Welcome to SXSW. Enjoy the festival. Don’t move here!” I’ve seen that message so many times on social media posts this past week, in one form or another. At first it elicits a chuckle. As Austinites, we love sharing our city with visitors. We love it when...
by bschmutzler | Mar 15, 2023 | Events & Announcements
As Holy Week approaches, we have some special services to add to your calendar. These are all excellent opportunities to bring family & friends-both old & new! Please plan to join us as we celebrate Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, & Easter Sunday! Maundy...
by bschmutzler | Mar 9, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
Friends, In our Sunday morning book study we are reading Bishop Willimon’s book, “Fear of the Other.” Early on, he defines exactly what he means by the book title: Xenophobic, exclusionary fear of the Other is more than a matter of preference for people whom we enjoy...