The summer solstice is behind us and the dog days of summer are ahead of us. The congregational meeting was well attended. Those in attendance heard Rev. Donna talk about church size and challenge us to decide what size church
A Few Words
Part of my job as interim minister during your transition is getting to know you individually and as a congregation. Each congregation has its own unique personality and style, gifts, and desires. This transitional period allows you to take a
Interview with Jack LeSage
Ryan Hill of KFOX interviewed church member and past president Jack LeSage about the refugee host family program on Wednesday. In case you missed it, visit the KFOX website or watch it below.
Aid to SO WHO
The recent SO WHO request for assistance was met with love and support. Over $800.00 was raised in a special offering on Sunday, June 24th, in response to the following appeal from Kimberly York. I am reaching out to ask
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
Welcome to the beginning of the summer sermon series based on the book by Karen Armstrong1, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. The first step is to learn about compassion. There are many definitions of compassion and in my preparation
2018 Church Survey
As First Christian Church in Las Cruces journeys on its path from “who we were” to “who we want to be”, we want to hear from you about what you value about First Christian Church and about what you hope
Living by Faith
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1. I start this morning with a story by Rachel Naomi Remen from her book Kitchen Table Wisdom. This essay is entitled “At Last”. Just a few words about the author. A medical doctor, Rachel Naomi Remen, found
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
Rev. Donna Cavedon will be presenting a 12-week sermon series, beginning on Father’s Day and continuing until Labor Day, inspired by Karen Armstrong’s book, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. The 12 steps that will be covered over the 12
Three in One
Trinity Sunday. Psalm 29. My mother was a great cook. French Canadian, but she learned so many wonderful Italian dishes, including polenta which she taught me. Our extended family gatherings were legendary and the meals were the centerpiece of each
Fledglings
Pentecost. Acts 2:1-21. Pentecost is certainly an important day in the life of the church, as it is considered to be the birth of the church, so we join Christians everywhere celebrating this event and today, through our reading, just