by Stacey Hilliard | Sep 22, 2024 | Sermons
This last week of looking at heresies and ideas that have divided the church, we are revisiting an issue we mentioned in passing during our visit with Pelagius. Are human beings truly free to choose our actions and direct the course of our lives or does God have a plan with all that mapped out ahead of time? Is the meaning of our lives given to us from beyond or made by us as we live? It’s actually a question that bedevils science as well as the church. Watch and listen (or read) to learn more about that and more!
– Pastor Anne Robertson
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by Stacey Hilliard | Sep 15, 2024 | Sermons
In the catalogue of church disputes across the centuries, few loom as large as the question of whether we are saved by faith or our works. The second chapter of James is on point that the two things belong together, but that hasn’t kept us from fighting about it. Watch and listen (or read) to learn more about that and more!
– Pastor Anne Robertson
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by Stacey Hilliard | Sep 8, 2024 | Sermons
In this sermon, we’re back with the heretics, taking a good look at the heresy that made Constantine the Great convene the Council of Nicaea. Arius is the name of the man who started it all. Why are there Medieval legends about St. Nicholas punching Arius at the Council of Nicaea? Watch and listen (or read) to learn more about that and more!
– Pastor Anne Robertson
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by Stacey Hilliard | Sep 3, 2024 | Archived
Last Hope K-9 will hold an adoption event at Crawford on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Last Hope K-9 rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and places them with loving foster families who give them love, attention, and the medical attention so many of them need. Visit https://www.lasthopek9.org/ to learn more about the organization and the dogs that are up for adoption. You can also apply to adopt online. Learn more about the adoption process, here.
by Stacey Hilliard | Sep 2, 2024 | Conversations
The theme for Backyard Blessings this year was “Soaking in God’s Love” and it came from an experience I had a few Sundays ago.
I was dressed and ready for church but it was still early. It had been a difficult week and I felt the need for some alone time so I decided to drive to Horn Pond and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine and take a walk. The pond is my go to place for exercise, relaxation and enjoying nature. It is also a place that renews me and fills my soul.
When I arrived there instead of beginning a walk, I saw an empty bench near the water and decided to sit, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and say a prayer. All the while intending to be on time to worship at Crawford.
In that quiet time I felt such peace. I felt God presence right next to me on that bench. I sat in silence and soaked up the presence of God. I was unaware of the time and needless to say I missed church at Crawford. But I definitely worshipped.
– Sue DiMarzo
