Clergy Notes – October 23rd, 2026
Dear Truro family, I recently read the firsthand account of a visitor to a church in another part of the country. The beginning of his visit was wonderful. He was greeted at the door, shown to an open seat, and even offered a cup of coffee. But then his experience changed. At the end of […]
Clergy Notes – October 16th, 2026
Dear Truro family, If you’ve started calling Truro home in the last several months, we’d love to get to know you better, and for you to know us better. Please join us for our Membership Lunch on Sunday, November 8, from 12:00 to 2:15pm. Membership isn’t about getting your name on a list. It’s about […]
Clergy Notes – October 9th, 2026
Dear Truro family, It’s been a privilege to take some extended time this week to pray for you, and for the many prayer requests that you shared with me. Thank you for the gift of this time away. You are precious brothers and sisters in the Lord, carrying so many burdens and concerns in your […]
Clergy Notes – October 2nd, 2026
Dear Truro family, A few months ago, I shared the news that Anne Bronaugh would be stepping back as Truro’s Director of Children’s Ministry. Anne has faithfully served in this capacity for over ten years, and I know I speak for hundreds of children and families who have been profoundly impacted by her ministry. This […]
Clergy Notes – September 25th, 2026
Dear Truro family, As I sat down to write to you this week, the words of one of my favorite hymns came to mind. So, I share this with you today, praying that whatever kind of day you’re having today, the Holy Spirit will use these words to encourage you and comfort you with all […]
Clergy Notes – September 18th, 2026
Dear Truro family, Next week, all the members of Truro should receive a letter from me in the mail with a prayer request sheet and a return envelope enclosed. This is an annual rhythm I keep as your pastor: taking three days away in the fall, simply to pray for our church and for you […]
Clergy Notes – September 11th, 2026
Dear Truro family, A little over two months from now, November 12–14, it will be our privilege to host the annual gathering of all the clergy and lay delegates from our diocese here at Truro. This gathering is called “Synod”, from the Greek word for assembly or meeting. Thursday night through Friday morning is a […]
Clergy Notes – September 4th, 2026
Dear Truro family, While we experience community on Sundays and other events, we all need deeper and more sustained connections with brothers and sisters in the faith to “grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ…” (Eph. 4:15). Community Groups are places where we can be spiritually formed by: In […]
Clergy Notes – August 28th, 2026
Dear Truro family, This past week I was able to spend some time with the wonderful teachers and staff of Truro Preschool and Kindergarten as they prepare for a new school year, and I shared some thoughts on seven ways teachers proclaim the gospel to kids. I offer these below for any teachers, educators, administrators, […]
Clergy Notes – August 21st, 2026
Dear Truro family, Over the last month, I’ve shared ways you can get involved in serving our youngest members, our international students, with hospitality and operations, and with Sunday services, music, and production. Now that we’ve spent a few weeks considering opportunities to serve in ministry at Truro, let me ask you: are you serving […]