The sermon series “Who We Are” continues with a challenge, particularly in today’s polarized climate. Followers of Jesus are to “Assume Positive Intent”—to trust in the integrity of those we are in fellowship with, and not to assume the worst possible motives.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for October 3, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend: attend in person at the church—wearing a mask, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

The sermon series “Who We Are” continues with affirming that “Listening Generously”—to anyone and everyone, no matter who they are—is a key component of genuinely following Jesus.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for September 26, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend: attend in person at the church—wearing a mask, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

The sermon series “Who We Are” continues with recognizing that being a part of a group who follows Jesus means being supportive of one another, and celebrating each other.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for September 19, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend: attend in person at the church—wearing a mask, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

The sermon series “Who We Are” is about what it means to be a follower of Jesus, a Christian. Following Jesus affects “who we are”—and how we live our lives day by day. Interestingly, one of the foundational traits of a follower of Jesus is not one we usually think about—humility.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for September 12, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend: attend in person at the church—wearing a mask, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

Serendipity is defined as “the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.” Sometimes, it seems, things just work out. Sometimes, however, God is at work in what could be assumed to be serendipity.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for September 5, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend: attend in person at the church—wearing a mask, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

Sometimes, in some way we can’t explain, we get a vision of something. It may not make sense, or it may make perfect sense, but it comes from beyond us. even with all good intentions, our priorities don’t line up with God’s priorities. It’s not a new story. But prayer can help us get things right.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for August 29, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend: attend in person at the church—wearing a mask, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

The Rev. Glenn Kohlhepp will be our guest preacher this coming Sunday. Glenn served as pastor at McKnight UMC from 1981-1988. His sermon will be “LOVE . . . HATE” from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for August 22, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday, and you have three options to attend: attend in person at the church, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

Sometimes, even with all good intentions, our priorities don’t line up with God’s priorities. It’s not a new story. But prayer can help us get things right.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for August 15, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend: attend in person at the church—wearing a mask, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

When circumstances change, our approach needs to change—particularly if we are seeking to be true to the mission that hasn’t changed. How do we adapt?

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for August 8, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday, and you have three options to attend: attend in person at the church, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

The early followers of Jesus sought to “speak the Word with boldness”. What do we think about speaking and acting boldly?

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for August 1, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday, and will celebrate Holy Communion. You have three options to attend: attend in person at the church, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

When we join a group, we join in with the practices of that group, both when the group meets and when the group isn’t all together. That way we get the most benefit of what the group is all about. It’s true with our faith, too.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for July 25, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday, and you have three options to attend: attend in person at the church, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

Pretty much any decision in our lives should include praying for guidance—even how to fill an available opening.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for July 18, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday, and you have three options to attend: attend worship in the Sanctuary, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

What is our gut instinct when faced with something we’ve never done before, and we need to do it? Perhaps prayer?

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for July 11, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday, and will celebrate Holy Communion. You have three options to attend: attend worship in the Sanctuary, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

Mitchell Hortert, Co-Convenor for Reconciling Ministries and member of Sewickley United Methodist Church, will preach this Sunday. His sermon will be “More of the Same” from Mark 6:1-13.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for July 4, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend: attend worship in the Sanctuary, tune in on Facebook Live, or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

The Rev. Kellie Wild will preach this Sunday. Her sermon will be “Come and Sit Awhile” from James 2:1-14.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for June 27, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend. Place your reservation to attend worship in the Sanctuary (limited seating because of social distancing), or tune in on Facebook Live or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

The Rev. Liddy Barlow, Executive Minister of Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania, will preach this Sunday. Her sermon will be “Sleeping on the Job” from Mark 4:35-51.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for June 20, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend. Place your reservation to attend worship in the Sanctuary (limited seating because of social distancing), or tune in on Facebook Live or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

Not a whole lot is like it was before the pandemic. And yet, if we are open to what is new, we may find opportunities we couldn’t have imagined before it all got different.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for June 13, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend. Place your reservation to attend worship in the Sanctuary (limited seating because of social distancing), or tune in on Facebook Live or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

Some of us never interact with anyone who is that different from us. And when we do, we would do well to remember that Jesus loves everyone, even if they are not like us.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for June 6, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend. Place your reservation to attend worship in the Sanctuary (limited seating because of social distancing), or tune in on Facebook Live or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

Ever go back to somewhere you’ve been, but even as it’s familiar, it’s different—because you’re different? That happens to Philip in the Scripture from Acts 8, and it may have some insights for us, too.

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for May 30, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend. Place your reservation to attend worship in the Sanctuary (limited seating because of social distancing), or tune in on Facebook Live or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce

Easter changes things. And subsequently, so does Pentecost. The combination of the two dramatically offers us new and exciting prospects for our future—opportunities given by God!

Follow this link to the Pastor’s Ponderings for May 23, 2021 for further thoughts. We worship at 10 AM this Sunday. You have three options to attend. Place your reservation to attend worship in the Sanctuary (limited seating because of social distancing), or tune in on Facebook Live or connect on Zoom with your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever other device works for online connecting.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Bruce