The Spirit

THOUGHTS FROM OUR SENIOR MINISTER This past Monday Jada and I had our latest Monday Morning Preacher Livestream discussion. For those that might not be aware, we have turned our Monday Morning Preacher podcast into a livestream discussion covering …

THOUGHTS FROM OUR SENIOR MINISTER Next week we will officially begin our celebration of Lent. Lent is the liturgical observance commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring the temptation of Satan. The 40 days leading up…

THOUGHTS FROM OUR SENIOR MINISTER I consider it a part of my job as the Senior Minister of First Christian Church to continue to point us to the hope we have in Christ Jesus. For at the foundation of our faith is this irrational belief that even in…

THOUGHTS FROM OUR SENIOR MINISTER I was lamenting recently to someone about how hectic and overwhelming my schedule has seemed lately as the church is trying to get started into 2023 with a strong foundation and this new governance structure. If fa…

Bible Study-The Gospel of Matthew Join FCCH as Rev. David Clifford facilitates a Bible Study exploring the plot, context, and role Matthew's Gospel plays in our own faith formation. We will gather, at the church, most Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Below y…

THOUGHTS FROM OUR SENIOR MINISTER   I don’t really go to the gym, but I am told that it is one of the busiest places to be the first week of January. It seems as if everyone has made getting healthier a goal and resolution for the new y…

THOUGHTS FROM OUR SENIOR MINISTER This past Sunday was a great day for the church. First Christian celebrated the Third Sunday of Advent in which we are reminded of the Joy that comes in the form of the Christ-child. We also had the opportunity to …

THOUGHTS FROM OUR SENIOR MINISTER Rev. David Clifford As a life-long learner, I am always coming across information that I find utterly fascinating. I usually share my learnings and fascinations with my family at dinner only to find that the thing…

THOUGHTS FROM OUR SENIOR MINISTER   A Potluck People! This is one of the ways I describe our church to people. We love our fellowship time. Our Thanksgiving Dinner this past Sunday was a reminder of this fact. Many of you commented to me that…