Clergy Notes – August 16th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Over the last five months, you have generously supported the vision of renewing the Truro sanctuary, and over the last few weeks, it’s been a thrill to see that vision start to become a reality. Major work began this week on the sanctuary floor. All 88 pews have been unbolted (many of […]
Clergy Notes – August 9th, 2024
Dear Truro Family, I love that “magnify” has two meanings. In one sense, the word means to enlarge –to make something bigger than it is by narrowing our focus. In another sense, it means to praise. I think so much of our Christian life is lived in the tension between these two meanings. We’re tempted […]
Clergy Notes – August 2nd, 2024
Dear Truro Family, As we savor the last sizzling days of summer and look ahead to the activities, classes, and events of the fall, I invite you to pause. Really. Sometime between now and Labor Day, schedule 20 minutes apart from your normal routine to pause. Schedule it like any other call or meeting. Pick a quiet […]
Clergy Notes – July 26th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Exactly six months ago, I wrote to you about how we should proceed as a church in an election year. Seeing as how this is shaping up to be a truly historic election year, with the attempted assassination of one candidate, and the withdrawal of another candidate (our sitting President!), it would […]
Clergy Notes – July 19th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Earlier this week, the Truro clergy and staff had our bi-annual long-range planning meeting, looking at our program and ministry calendar through the end of January 2025. We walked through all of the events – big and small – coming up between now and then, praying the words of Psalm 90:17: “Let […]
Clergy Notes – July 12th, 2024
Dear Truro family, The Bible is full of amazing descriptions of what it means to be the people of God. A “spiritual house… a holy priesthood” (1 Peter 2:5). A “dwelling place for God by the Spirit” (Ephesians 2:22). The “body of Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:27). And on and on. The Church of Jesus Christ […]
Clergy Notes – July 5th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Why does our service begin with a procession of the cross? This ancient tradition for Christians is full of gospel significance. I can think of (at least!) ten reasons: 1. Our worship of God is made possible because of the cross2. Our access to God is opened to us through the cross3. […]
Clergy Notes – June 28th, 2024
Dear Truro family, Over the last year, our church has been blessed to get to know Matt Yi (Director of Outreach) and his family. Matt has some news that I’ve asked him to share with you himself: It is with sadness that I announce I’ll be transitioning out as Director of Outreach. In short, I don’t […]
Clergy Notes – June 21st, 2024
Dear Truro family, Today we’re closing out a wonderful week of Vacation Bible School. I’m grateful for all the people who helped make it happen, not only over the last several weeks, but in many cases over the last several months! Thank you to all of the Truro staff, specifically the family ministries team: Preston Hansen, Anne […]
Clergy Notes – June 14th, 2024
Dear Truro family, It was a joy to gather with over 100 of you for our community night this past Tuesday! Just before the heat-wave hit, it was great to enjoy some outdoor BBQ and fellowship. Thanks to everyone who helped. A few updates having to do with our life together: Your brother,Jamie