Letter from the Pastor – December 2025
Dear Church, We have arrived in what is often called the “Giving Season.” This is, of course, because gift giving plays a big part in people’s holiday celebrations, no matter […]
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Letter from the Pastor – Advent 2025
Dear Church, October was Clergy Appreciation Month and I would like to say ‘Thank You’ to the people of Central Woodward. Thank you for the gifts and lunches and the […]
Letter from the Pastor – November 2025
Dear Church, Each year around this time I am reminded of one of my important duties as a pastor. Its not one of those things they teach you in seminary […]
Letter From the Pastor – October 2025
Dear Church, I probably don’t need to tell you, but we are living in difficult times. In fact, you are probably tired of hearing that, and I’m certain you’re tired […]
Letter from the Pastor – September 2025
Dear Church, It is good to remember that we have all been given gifts from God. This is true of each of us as individuals, but also as a congregation. […]
Letter from the Pastor – August 2025
Dear church, A few weeks ago, from July 12th through the 15th, I was privileged to be able to attend the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), […]
Letter from the Pastor – June 2025
Dear Church, It has been another year in the life of the church, and I am grateful to have been on that journey with you all. Much has gone on […]
Letter from the Pastor – May 2025
Dear Church, Well, we just celebrated another Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday is, of course, regarded as the most well attended Sunday services of the year. And, because Easter was so […]
Letter From the Pastor – April 2025
Dear Church, As part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) we take part in the sacrament of communion each Sunday. During the invitation to communion each week you will […]
Letter From the Pastor – March 2025
Dear Church, When you receive this edition of The AveNews we will be just a few days away from the beginning of Lent. Lent being the six-week period leading up […]