Image: Jorge Bautista Dear Beloved Community, This Sunday, we will gather and honor migrants, our neighbors, our siblings, and beloved children of God. We will hold in prayer those who have crossed borders seeking safety, dignity, work, family, and hope. We will remember that migration is not just a political issue; it is a deeply human story, filled with courage, heartbreak, faith, and the longing for a life where people can flourish. We will also take time to honor those wh

Image: Rev. Terri Echelbarger Dear Beloved Community, This week, we hold our beloved church member Teri Jackson and her family in our prayers as they grieve the death of her nephew, Jason Collins. Jason was known to many as a trailblazer in the NBA, a gifted athlete, a courageous advocate, and the first openly gay active player in the league. His life and legacy reached far beyond basketball. He helped open doors, create space for others to live more fully as themselves, and

Image: Jorge Bautista Dear Beloved Community, What does a “happy family” really look like? For many of us, that phrase brings up a familiar image, one shaped by culture, expectation, and tradition. But what happens when our lives don’t quite fit that picture? Where do we find belonging then? This Sunday, we’ll explore Jesus’ powerful promise in John 14:18 -- “I will not leave you orphaned.” Spoken to anxious disciples facing uncertainty, these words offer more than comfort.