Blog Post by Rev. Zach Lysdahl First United Presbyterian, Collinsville, Illinois The word “good” is of biblical importance. God, the creator of heaven and earth, uses the word good seven times in Genesis chapter one to describe…
The grass is getting greener. Trees are filling out. Purples and reds are budding where things can grow, and we just celebrated Earth Day. More of my hours are being spent outside, reading, breathing, being. I think…
As a pastor for about ten years before becoming a mid-council leader, the Sunday after Easter never really found its way into my preaching rhythm. I started my career as one of those preachers who always took…
I hate roller coasters. I don’t hate that others love them, but they’re just not for me. My first roller coaster was THE VIPER at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, which I could only describe…
I have been thinking a lot about how the pandemic has unfolded through a number of different stages. Like Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief, we similarly may have experienced Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Perhaps…
For time to time, I will take random questions from across the presbytery! This will be an experiment that we hope will be a monthly offering. As I lead best by asking questions, I appreciate the questions…
Guest blog post By Rev. Dr. Chris Keating Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church Around midnight the other evening, I stood on a frozen driveway in an isolated section of St. Louis County. Looking up the steep hillside, I…
Video Blog By Rev. Rob Dyer Senior Pastor/Head of Staff First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Illinois Rev. Rob Dyer gave the Charge to the Presbytery at the Installation of the Presbytery Leader, Rev. Ryan Landino. We pray…
