As we arrive at the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution by the Continental Congress in 1776, I cannot think of a better way to celebrate this moment than to give thanks to God and to pray for our great nation. Below is a prayer crafted by Ivan […]
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Trinity Sunday is a celebration in honor of the Trinity that is celebrated in many Western churches on the Sunday following Pentecost (the 50th day after Easter). This feast was celebrated on this day from as early as the 10th century. Celebration of the feast slowly spread in the churches
This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Joshua Moore on March 15th, 2026. You can watch it here. Before I read the passage this morning, I want to tell another story. The story of a man named John Newton. Newton was born on July 24th, 1725 in London. His mother
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We recently did a Good Friday service that centered on the seven words (statements) of Christ while he was on the cross. While preparing for that service, I did a deeper dive into one of those statements that has puzzled me some across the years: “My God, my God, why
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Let’s imagine together a world without summer. In the state of Vermont where I call home, the people are hardy and tough and used to enduring long winters, but what if there was no summer? What if after 6 months of snow and freezing temperatures there was only more snow
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At significant moment’s in our lives it is appropriate and even expected to take time to reflect upon the past, celebrate the present, and look with hope and anticipation into the future. Every year we do just that at our annual Baccalaureate service at Red Door Church. But what is
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