Farewell to Samantha … Thank you! We’ll Miss You! Blessings! On September 27 we said goodbye to Samantha, our interim pastor for the last six months. We were blessed by her wise, kind and gentle leadership among us and in turn we bless her as she moves on to the […]
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A Surprise for Pentecost
Taftsville members were surprised by bright decorations on Pentecost morning. Samantha helped Courtney put up decorations on Saturday night, using the fire colors of red, orange, and yellow. On Sunday, they turned on the fans so the streamers would blow in the breeze a bit as a visual reminder of […]
Read MoreCovenant and Community
The worship theme for January 11, 18, and 25 centered on the idea of covenant. On January 18, to symbolize the diversity that each of us represents and the unity in Christ that binds us together, we tied representative “cords” end-to-end. These were knotted into a banner which was hung […]
Read MoreOur Congregation’s Story
On Sunday, November 9, we gathered to tell our story. The Transition Team asked Randy and me to lead us in developing a congregational timeline, which we did over the course of two Sundays. This activity involved lots of stories, laughter, sticky-notes and jogged memories. The summation report is available […]
Read MoreEASTER CROSS WALK 2014
Early Easter Sunday morning we celebrated Jesus’ resurrection by carrying our heavy wooden cross up the hill, as we have done every year for almost 30 years. We walked in silence and took turns carrying the cross. We stopped 5 times to listen to Scripture and to sing together. […]
Read MoreBECOMING BREAD
Hear the words of Jesus: “Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” [Matt.4:4] “Give us this day, our daily bread.” [Matt. 6:11] The bread of God comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world.” [John […]
Read MoreCHRISTMAS EVE Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve, 2013 We enjoyed a beautiful service of Scripture, carols and candlelight. Thank you Allison, Robin and Tim!
Read MoreA Sunday Visit to Gajuri
Laura and Carie On Sunday morning, August 11, we all were transported to Gajuri, Nepal, for worship, celebration and feasting. Laura shared with us her life and experiences over the past year of living and working in a small Nepali village in the foothills of the Himalayas. As we came […]
Read MoreGroton Weekend
The weather was gorgeous for our annual camping trip to Groton Lake. It was a quieter weekend than usual (far fewer kiddos this time!), but there were still many, many rounds of Hand and Foot, great conversations—and, of course, s’mores, kayaking, duck-watching, and general relaxation. In the photo is about half […]
Read MoreWe’re Going Camping!
No church service at Taftsville Chapel this Sunday, August 18, 2013. We’re going camping! Please join us for the Saturday evening potluck fellowship and campfire (5:30 at Richard and RuthAnn’s site, bring your own hotdogs!) We’ll be singing and making s’mores! Or come to our Sunday morning service (10:30 […]
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