Dear APUMC Family, Do you remember playing ‘hide and seek’ as a kid? Which did you prefer…to be the one hiding or the one seeking? There is a ritual in that game that seems appropriate for this first week in...
Bear witness to the love of God in this world, so that those to whom love is a stranger will find in you generous friends. Dear Friends, I have always been fond of this blessing. Traditionally, it is frequently offered as a word of...
Dear Family of APUMC, I write today to share news regarding an important transition within our church community. After many faithful years of service, Mary Hunter Fuller will be stepping down from her role as Director of the Ashland Place United...
The day was drawing to a close, and the twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away, so that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside, to lodge and get provisions; for we are in a deserted place. But he...
This past Sunday was a beautiful day in the life of our church, and we want to begin by saying thank you. Your presence, prayers, and pledges made Consecration Sunday a true celebration of faith and commitment. As we gathered to dedicate our...
Do not be afraid, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom…Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit…You also must be ready… Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this parable for us...
Dear APUMC Family, A humble request was made to me this week by one of our beloved members, Valencia Montgomery. It is an invitation, really. A word of encouragement for the life of the congregation. The invitation is to wear...
Dear Family of APUMC, I have several things that I would like to share with you today. If you are in need of a coffee break, now might be a good time! Every now and then, I find it helpful to press “pause” long...
Dear APUMC Family, Every now and then I come across something and think, “yes, that’s it!” That’s what I’ve been doing all along, but never knew what to call it.” I recently read a piece from Luke...
