by admin | Nov 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
By The Rev. Dr. Carl Grosse You have heard it said, “Leave your bumper stickers in the parking lot”. In fact, I’ve heard many of you say it recently. Apparently it’s a favorite mantra here. Not all churches follow that advice. In fact, most churches have cars with...
by admin | Oct 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
By The Rev. Dr. Carl Grosse You are a gracious bunch. Every food event I’ve been to displayed epic cooking and quantities. Your responses to genuine needs like flood relief or Family Promise are swift and generous. You’re so willing to pray for each other…half of the...
by admin | Oct 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
By The Rev. Dr. Carl Grosse You have amazing caverns and waterfalls in East Tennessee. Denise and I enjoy hiking along streams where the sound of water provides ambient “white noise” to accompany the bird songs and rustling leaves. While the recent floods remind us of...
by admin | Oct 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
By The Rev. Dr. Carl Grosse Thank you for the 1-year anniversary moment (and flowers!) during the announcements October 13. Since we arrived for your centennial last year, Denise and I have experienced a steady flow of warmth and kindness from you all. We’re grateful...
by admin | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
By The Rev. Dr. Carl Grosse For my birthday, Denise got tickets to see Marty Stuart at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, VA last Friday. Much of the show, also featuring the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, reminded me of old Hee Haw episodes: awkward humor, drinking songs,...
by admin | Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
By The Rev. Dr. Carl Grosse Too often, religion in general and spirituality in particular are treated as private, individual matters: What I believe is none of your business; my spiritual director has me doing eight spiritual disciplines that have really helped me...
