Aug. 12, 2020: In September we will be engaging a shared reading and discussion of the book, Across that Bridge, a spiritual memoir by the late U.S. representative and civil rights activist John Lewis (see article below). To follow-up this past Sunday’s sermon, consider Lewis’ thoughts about faith… There is one question people ask me more than any other: How did you do it? …The answer is simple. Faith… Faith to me is knowing in the solid core of your…
Aug. 10, 2020: Thanks to Angela, Mary Jane, Amanda, David, Jacqueline, Amanda, Derek, Felicia, and all those who gathered in person and online for our outdoor/live stream service on Sunday. Don’t forget that if you missed it, you can check out the service on the Walnut Hill Facebook page. Note that for the next three Sundays (Aug 16, 23, 30) our Sunday services will be live stream only via the Walnut Hill Facebook page. No in person services will be held…
Aug. 7, 2020: TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST IN-PERSON WORSHIP, 11AM, OUTDOORS In-person worship continues at Walnut Hill this Sunday, Aug 9, 11am, outdoors. We will gather in front of the Sanctuary. Some details to keep in mind… …Face coverings will be required as you arrive and depart the church grounds, and whenever social distance cannot be maintained between individuals/households. Masks will be available for those needing them. …Please maintain appropriate social distance (6 feet) between households. …Bring a lawn chair/blanket for your use (folding chairs will…
Aug. 5, 2020: Tomorrow, August 6, marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic devastation of the city of Hiroshima. Three days later, the city of Nagasaki met the same fate. On August 15, Japan surrendered to Allied forces. Whatever our opinion regarding the use of the atomic bomb at that time, the event provides a warning regarding the possible consequences of modern warfare. Writing in the early '60s when the Cold War threat of nuclear annihilation was on everyone’s mind,…
Aug. 3, 2020: Thanks to all for your patience with our service cancelation and internet challenges on Sunday. The early morning weather notwithstanding, it turned out to be a beautiful day, and I hope you and your family enjoyed it. Special thanks to Angela for her flexibility moving inside and back to organ on short notice, and to Amanda for her continued work making our live streaming possible. The day finished on a high note with a “socially distant and…
July 31, 2020: NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST IN-PERSON WORSHIP, 11AM, OUTDOORS In-person worship continues at Walnut Hill this Sunday, Aug 2, 11am, outdoors. We will gather in front of the Sanctuary. Some details to keep in mind… …Face coverings will be required as you arrive and depart the church grounds, and whenever social distance cannot be maintained between individuals/households. Masks will be available for those needing them. …Please maintain appropriate social distance (6 feet) between households. …Bring a lawn chair/blanket for your use (folding chairs will…
July 29, 2020: One of the elements missing from our shared worship life during this time of coronavirus has been the sacrament of Holy Communion, the sharing of bread and wine in remembrance and celebration of God’s love made known in Jesus. Congregations have addressed this absence in a variety of ways, seeking to share the sacrament’s meaning in a safe manner. This Sunday, August 2, at Walnut Hill, we will share a spiritual communion. The bread and wine will…
July 27, 2020: Thanks to all who were part of our outdoor gathering on Sunday, particularly Angela, Amanda, Julie, Dave, Felicia, Carthel, Amanda, and Jacqueline, who helped with various aspects of the gathering, and all those who joined us on the church grounds. It was a beautiful morning. Special thanks to all for your compliance with our face-covering and social distance practices. Thanks also to those who participated via live stream. In case you missed the service, you can view…
July 25, 2020: I am sending this extra communication at the suggestion of our Senior Warden to clarify the current status of our outdoor worship on Sunday, July 26. As of this writing, that service, outdoors, is proceeding as scheduled at 11am on Sunday morning. It has been, and continues to be, Walnut Hill’s intent to support the Governor and other public health officials in their efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the Commonwealth. This is the very reason…
July 24, 2020: EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST IN-PERSON WORSHIP, 11AM, OUTDOORS In-person worship continues at Walnut Hill this Sunday, July 26, 11am, outdoors. We will gather in front of the Sanctuary. Some details to keep in mind… …Face coverings will be required as you arrive and depart the church grounds, and whenever social distance cannot be maintained between individuals/households. Masks will be available for those needing them. …Please maintain appropriate social distance (6 feet) between households. …Bring a lawn chair/blanket for your use (folding…