March 14, 2021- A white rose on the communion table celebrated the birth of the newest addition to the Lenape Valley faith community. Little AJ made his appearance in this world fourteen weeks earlier than expected, just two pounds at birth. He is perfect in miniature… 10 fingers, 10 toes… fingernails so tiny that they are barely perceptible to the naked eye… and eyes that have yet to see the ligh...  Read More

Have you seen them… sprouting up in lawns and flowerbeds… little splashes of color… precious signs of hope that spring is coming? I love the purple crocuses and white snowdrops that have appeared lately. The snow delayed their arrival, but the cold could not hold them back any longer! It was cold yesterday as we took our Sunday afternoon walk … the wind driving the chill a bit deeper. But those be...  Read More

You were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13-14  The land of the free and the home of the brave… those oft repeated words from the StarSpangled Banner have become enshrined in...  Read More

Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:30-31 Happy Presidents’ Day- the day we celebrate those who have led our nation through moments of glory and moments of strife. Our Presidents- n...  Read More

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 It’s snowing as I write this 47th letter… The snow started two days ago just as worship was ending. At this point, the weather service reports that Chalfont has 11.4 inches. And the snow continues… We have been out to shovel twice. They call this ‘heart attack snow’ and I believe it! I will really feel the exertion t...  Read More

I must complain!  OK… this is probably not the message you were looking for today, but still, I must complain!  On January 3rd in celebration of the Epiphany when wisemen of old followed a star to meet a baby King, we encouraged people in our faith community to get a “star word.”  Those who were comfortable with technology went to our website homepage and clicked.  The wheel would spin, and a word...  Read More