Dennis Proffitt and Drake Baer have recently released a new work entitled, Perception: How Our Bodies Shape Our Minds. Their research and findings reveal that what we perceive in any given moment is not only determined by sensory input, but by our personal physical abilities, energy levels, feelings, social identities, and more. Our physical bodies and our … Continued

So one day last week, I walked over 17,000 steps. It was just a regular Tuesday – no family outing, no big long nature walks, no new exercise initiative. I put one foot in front of the other for over 7 miles, and I never left my neighborhood. All of that distance traveled just to … Continued

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how the earth bears witness to all of life. Moments and times that have been long forgotten leave a trace even if it is embedded deep within the soil.  In this picture, I think of the Native Americans who for centuries stood upon these ancient rocks and fished. … Continued

I have been listening to Hamilton on repeat. It’s certainly my “Sound of Summer 2020”. Just in case you don’t know. . . Hamilton, the musical, is based on the life of Alexander Hamilton (guy on the $10 bill) and is set in a revolutionary time of our country’s history. Thank you Disney +.   Recently, for a family … Continued

“Suite No. 2 in D Major” (HV 341), by George Frideric Handel, 1733 This suite for trumpet and keyboard accompaniment consists of five short movements composed for baroque dance.  The movements might be imagined as bringing us through the jubilee cycle referenced in Leviticus 25.  Movement 1, “Overture,” has a steady, bouncy feel that can be likened … Continued

This morning the Search Team for Minister of Worship, Music, and the Arts recommended that Greystone call Dr. Christian McIvor to join our Ministerial Staff Team. The team was most impressed with Christian’s commitment to creativity and collaboration in worship planning, his eagerness to serve in any and all ministerial capacities – noting his strong … Continued

This Sunday we explored the story of four friends who brought their friend to see Jesus. They had to overcome so many obstacles to help their friend. This was no easy task. You can read the story in Mark 2:1-12.  Showing compassion often involves a bit of courage. We might think we only need to … Continued

I’ve been thinking lately about how we live in a culture that talks over one another. I see it play out on all my screens (TV, computer, phone). Conversations filled with opinions and platitudes swirl around me. Everyone seems to be throwing out ideas which are tested, tried, argued, pushed, and ignored. There are so … Continued

A Letter from our Pastor March 12, 2020Dear Congregation,Since the letter on Wednesday, news of the Coronavirus [COVID-19] and its impact in our community has continued to evolve.  As of this afternoon, the Governor and his staff are recommending that all gatherings (including conferences, sporting events, worship services, etc.) that draw more than 100 people be … Continued