A note from Pastor Travis 5/9/24
We are still in the early part of May, but today we are going to look ahead to June. There are some important things happening that we want to share with you, so that you can put them on your …
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A note from Pastor Travis 4/18/24
The two United Methodist churches in Ruston, Louisiana have both disaffiliated and have joined the Global Methodist Church. However, a group of members (now former members) from these two congregations who were displeased with this situation have started working with …
We Need Doors!
The Leadership Team is planning a display for the church front lawn to be a welcoming symbol to people in our community and to celebrate our status as a Reconciling Congregation. We will be painting doors in different colors of …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/28/24
Today we find ourselves in the heart of Holy Week. The events that unfold over the next few days are at the heart of our tradition and our faith. We worship a risen Christ and a liberating Gospel. We believe …
Holy Week 2024
Please join us as we celebrate Holy Week March 24 – 31! We have many activities for you and your family and we hope to see you here! If you have any questions, please contact the church office. Holy Week …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/21/24
The celebration of Jesus coming into Jerusalem stands in contrast to the events of the week ahead. Palm Sunday helps us imagine victory, but we get a cross — perhaps that is because we, much like the disciples, haven’t really …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/7/24
This Sunday is the 4th Sunday of Lent. We are halfway through our Lenten journey. This Sunday is known as Laetare Sunday. It is a day of joy because now that we are halfway through Lent, we can begin to see …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/15/24
Growing up, I was blessed with the opportunity to attend church camp. I went to summer camp, and I attended winter retreats each January. They are some of the best memories of my life. I met some wonderful people, many …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/8/24
Sandra and I walk 3 miles every morning. That is, we did until mid-December. We got busy. The weather got lousy. I got lazy. The walking stopped. We decided that it was time to start walking again about two weeks ago. We laced up our tennis …
A Note from Pastor Travis 2/1/24
You make a difference. You make a difference in the people around you and in the world. This church makes a difference. It makes a difference in our lives, in the people around us, and in the world. The things that you do …