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Project Rev. Dr. Mom complete!
As it came time for me to receive my diploma and hood, I felt my body get all giddy inside. Instead of feeling more grand or esteemed, I...
katic23
May 232 min read
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Time Traveling with Jesus
Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday and mimic the hypocrites waving palm branches?

Rev. Kati Collins
Apr 112 min read
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Contemplative Prayer
Meditation Bowl for the sanctuary during Lent Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5th. Are you ready for a time of examination or fasting? I...

Rev. Kati Collins
Mar 42 min read
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Project RevDrMom
I am writing about the radical nature of the intersections between motherhood and ministry.

Rev. Kati Collins
Jan 314 min read
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Radiate Tenderness
Last January when I came to visit you and preach for you, I was thrilled to see that you had already begun a practice of choosing Star...
katic23
Jan 163 min read
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Star Words for 2025
Star Word resources from A Sanctified Art LLC The story of the Magi holds a certain mystery and direction for us, calling us to observe,...
katic23
Jan 32 min read
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The Light of Christ
Lighting candles is one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. It brings up memories from all of the places I have celebrated...

Rev. Kati Collins
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Making Memories as a Spiritual Practice
As I was watching the youth and adults engage with my children yesterday, I started thinking about the times I spent as a child...

Rev. Kati Collins
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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Visions of Hope: New Spanish Immersion Preschool
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. By faith, our ancestors received approval; by faith,...

Rev. Kati Collins
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Contemplative Prayer Walk
Have you ever intentionally taken a "Contemplative Prayer Walk"? Don't worry, you get to keep your eyes open during this prayer. You have...
katic23
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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The Welcome of Jesus
So if you are one who strongly identifies with this experience of rejection, may you also hear Jesus saying, “I have a household for you."

Rev. Kati Collins
Jul 7, 20247 min read
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New Pastor in the building!
The Rev. Marilyn Gamm comes to serve with us as our Transitional Pastor after having served two years as the Transitional Pastor with...

Jon Reinink
Oct 24, 20222 min read
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Rev. Lindsay Accepts New Call
Dear Members and Friends of First Presbyterian Church, Last year, in the first week of October, I attended a continuing education event...

Marvin Lindsay
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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Dead Sheep in the Back of the Car
FPC member Sally Swanson has written the following article about partnering with our Afghan refugee families to celebrate Eid al-Adha....

Marvin Lindsay
Jul 11, 20223 min read
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Lost Sheep, Coins, and Sermon Points
Last Sunday, I left out a point in my sermon on the Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. It was for the best. A shorter sermon...

Marvin Lindsay
May 11, 20221 min read
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Ukraine Update
You're making a difference in Ukraine. The $1,350 you've thus far contributed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance will provide emergency...

Marvin Lindsay
Apr 19, 20221 min read
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A Healthy Holy Week
Anxious? Hurting? Jesus came to heal us from our sins and free us from the power of death. The week of April 10-17, we will receive and...

Marvin Lindsay
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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Too Busy to Even Eat?
So were the disciples! Jesus and his 12 closest followers were often mobbed by people desperate for healing or eager to hear a good word....

Marvin Lindsay
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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Launch!
Wondering what our refugee resettlement team has been up to? Well, we have exciting news. All their paperwork has been completed, so on...

Marvin Lindsay
Mar 30, 20221 min read
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Is Everything You Know About St. Patrick Wrong? Maybe...
Are you having a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day? Did you remember to wear green to avoid getting pinched? Will you drink responsibly this...

Marvin Lindsay
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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