A note from Pastor Travis 4/30/26

The Sundays following Easter are interesting. There are only a few stories in the Gospels about Jesus’ interaction with the disciples after his resurrection, so on some of the Sundays between Easter and Pentecost, we asked the question, “What was it like for Jesus’ disciples once they realized that he was not going to be with them anymore?”

They had to figure out what it meant to be the church. In many ways, the modern-day disciples of Jesus still grapple with this question.

This Sunday, we will read and reflect on Jesus’ last teaching before he was crucified to see the wisdom that he gave his disciples. It is a passage that contains some encouragement and hope. It also contains a promise…

Join us as we embrace our call to be the Church.

Pastor Travis

Exciting Webinar

Our Annual Conference Christian Unity and Interreligious Relations (CUIR) Committee is hosting a free online webinar with Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, ‘Misunderstanding the New Testament Context: A Webinar on Christian Bias’  Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM Dr. Levine’s work is the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of NewTestament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace.

To quote the information for the seminar: “Dr. Amy-Jill Levine is widely respected for her work in Jewish-Christian relations and her ability to illuminate the historical and cultural contexts of the New Testament in ways that foster deeper understanding and dialogue. During this webinar, participants will be invited to reflect on how certain interpretations of scripture have contributed to misunderstanding, particularly in relation to Judaism and interfaith relationships. Dr. Levine will offer insights that challenge long-held assumptions and provide tools for more faithful, informed, and inclusive readings of the biblical text.”

Anyone interested is invited to attend. Use link below.

https://www.neumc.org/eventdetail/19695849?month=5&year=2026&day=1&display=m