by Sheila Chittams | Jul 23, 2026 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events
This Week’s Reflection “Remember the wondrous works the Holy One has done, all the marvelous works, and the justice that has been declared.” ~Psalm 105:5 The words of Psalm 105 invite us to pause and remember. In the rush of daily life, it is easy to...
by Sheila Chittams | Oct 24, 2025 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST
“You will eat abundantly and be satisfied, and you will praise the name of the Lord your God, who has done wonders for you.” ~Joel 2:26 The headlines of scripture proclaim a counter-message to the headlines of our times. Our ancient scriptures offer hope for the...
by Sheila Chittams | Mar 20, 2025 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events, Space Rental
On the occasion of my first message at MCCDC, the main takeaway will be that God gives us strength and grace to overcome our circumstances and meets us in the space between fear and faith, compassion and contempt. I hope my sermon will do the following: Give hope and...
by Sheila Chittams | Mar 13, 2025 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events, Space Rental
“Much work is needed in the world. Much work is needed in our homes, neighborhoods, and cities. The list is truly endless. And that list is important; it does matter! Martha’s tasks must be done. And yet. . .those tasks are not to become our gods, the center of...
by Sheila Chittams | Sep 26, 2024 | Calendar, Current Events & News, EBLAST, Events, Space Rental
“Nothing is sweet or easy about community. Community is a fellowship of people who do not hide their joys and sorrows but make them visible to each other as a gesture of hope.” —Henri Nowen This week our Scriptures from Psalm 124 and James 5:13-20 are all about...
