The familiar hymn, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” was written as a poem in 1830 by Ray Palmer (1808-1887) when he was in New York City.  Palmer had completed college at Yale University, was teaching at a ladies school in New York, and was preparing for theological studies and ministerial ordination.  Palmer, who was … Continued

in Kindness a letter from Pastor Chrissy On January 1, 2020, we began our year of kindness. We named the campaign, “Kindness Starts Here,” and planned a 12-month lineup of different topics that would help us focus our kindness to specific areas of our lives. We knew we had much to learn about practicing kindness … Continued

Don’t let me fall As a stone falls upon the hard ground. And don’t let my hands become dry As the twigs of a tree When the wind beats down the last leaves. And when the storm raises dust from the earth With anger and howling, Don’t let me become the last fly Trembling terrified … Continued

A pilgrim is a faithful person who is on a journey. The destination changes through time and circumstance and culture, but a pilgrim is on the move. Historically, when Christian pilgrims would travel to Jerusalem they would carry the Psalms with them. One of the Psalms that was used quite often is Psalm 84. Blessed … Continued

Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians that we “should give thanks in all circumstances”. I have had to remind myself lately that there are things to be thankful for, even in a pandemic.I remember clearly when COVID-19 became real to me and I realized that it would impact the way I minister. It was just a few … Continued

It’s official! My family’s life has gone completely off the rails. Eight weeks of stay-at-home orders, teleworking, hunting for hand sanitizer like it was the Holy Grail, homeschooling, and running a short-order grill has reduced us to utter chaos. If you are wondering what the exact moment looked like when we realized our helpless state, … Continued

THE GREYSTONE DEACON ELECTION PROCESS Annually, in accordance with the Bylaws of our Church Constitution, church members elect six members of the congregation to serve as Deacons for a three-year term. Adult men and women (18 years or older) may be nominated by the membership, provided the nominees have agreed to have their name put … Continued

Yes, we are still gardening in our Mission Garden! Earlier in spring before stay-at-home orders, our children planted two kinds of lettuce, which they had started from seeds. Unable to meet again to plant more spring vegetables, Karen Brewer planted broccoli plants! These crops are growing nicely. Hopefully by harvest time we will be able … 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