A note from Pastor Travis 4/17/26
I came out of church a few days ago and there was a woman staring up at our Resurrection window, making the sign of the cross, and silently praying. When she finished, she introduced herself. She told me that she …
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A note from Pastor Travis 4-9-26
This Sunday can be called “Doubting Thomas Sunday.” It is the Sunday that we read the story of Jesus’ appearance to Thomas, showing him the scars left by the nails of the cross, so that he might believe that Jesus has …
A note from Pastor Travis = Holy Week 2026
Today we find ourselves in the heart of Holy Week. The events that unfold over the next few days are at the core of our tradition and our faith. We worship a risen Christ and a liberating Gospel. We believe …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/26/26
This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It is a wonderful day of celebration as we remember the day Jesus was welcomed by the crowds into Jerusalem. It’s fun to be in a parade. It is fun to wave our psalms and …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/19/26
Tomorrow is the first day of spring! It has been a cold and snowy winter but soon the flowers will be blooming, and the trees will be full of beautiful, new green leaves. The first flowers are already starting to …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/26/26
When my daughters were growing up, we loved to take long trips by car. We drove to Chicago, Louisiana, and Prince Edward Island, to name a few of our vacation destinations. On the way, we would do a lot of different things …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/5/26
One of the first things I learned about First United Methodist Church when I first arrived here in July of 2019, it is a church that puts faith into action. We are a congregation that moves beyond our church walls …
Lenten Study 2026
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SOUP AND SPIRIT Wednesday nights February 25 – March 25 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. We will gather at 6:30 for soup and a time of study and reflection. The study will be hybrid, so you can join us in person …
A note from Pastor Travis 1/29/26
There have been several United Methodist bishops who have written pastoral letters to the Church concerning the activities of ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration policy. Below, I am sharing with you the letter by Bishop Jung, Resident Bishop of …
A note from Pastor Travis 1/22/26
This Sunday in worship, we will be reflecting on Matthew 4:12-23, the story of Jesus calling his first disciples. Matthew’s telling of the call of those first disciples is a story of two kingdoms — the heavenly Kingdom and Rome. …