Calling – David McWilliams
In my last post I shared a little bit about my first memory, when I returned to my Illinois roots. But the funny thing about those roots is that they have again been uprooted (I moved from Illinois...
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In my last blog, I talked about my journey to answering my call. Today, Rev. Micheli has asked me to consider the future of my calling. He sent me this link and asked me to respond:...
View ArticleHuman – David McWilliams
This summer as I develop both passion and skills for pastoral care, I have begun to reflect on what it means to be human. Hearing story after story of lives well lived, loved and occasionally disturbed...
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Sabbath – David McWilliams
I got a call about year ago requesting that I be the best man in a wedding. Back when I agreed, the plan was to go from Chicago to Washington State, but as time progressed and the opportunity to be at...
View ArticleLimits – David McWilliams
I did a mental evaluation of my experience at Aldersgate up to the halfway point this summer. I thought about my goals and expectations for the summer, and then I thought about my actual experience. It...
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Ash Wednesday Meditation by Dennis Perry
For forty days we test ourselves. For forty days, beginning Ash Wednesday, we use Lent to test ourselves. We ask, “Out of all the good things we enjoy every day, which is the most important to us? What...
View ArticleLetters from Jason
2/22/2015 Sunday Note to the Congregation To all the saints at Aldersgate Church: grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I know, it’s a lame salutation for a letter. I mean...
View ArticleLetters from Jason 3/01
Hi Friends (and HEWHOMUSTNOTBENAMED) Happy Sunday! Or at least I hope it is. Dennis had asked me to write you a quick note each week to let you know how Ali and I and the boys are doing. It’s only the...
View ArticleLetter from Jason 3/14
Hi Friends, It’s your long lost pastor, Jean Luc Picard. Actually with my earring and damsel-distressing muscles I look more like Mr. Clean. Or, if you’re around my age, I might bring to mind the...
View ArticleLetter from Jason 3/29 Please support the Guatemala Mission
Hi Friends, I stumbled across some good news in the cancer club today. As you know we are in the midst of our annual Lenten offering to support Aldersgate’s work in Guatemala. This year, there is a...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity Build Days
Aldersgate’s Habitat for Humanity team’s next build days are on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, July 23. The build days are at the homes on Clayborne Avenue, which are nearing completion. Siding and...
View ArticleGrace and Justice on Death Row
Grace and Justice on Death Row The worship services on June 19 featured a moving discussion with Aldersgate member Brian Stolarz, exonerated former Death Row inmate Dewayne Brown, and Jason Micheli....
View ArticleThis Week at Aldersgate
Read the July 29 edition of This Week at Aldersgate for all the latest events and announcements. There’s some big news about Founders Hall. Molly Johnson has a special song for us in worship this...
View ArticleBell Camp for Kids
Bell Camp for Kids New this year! Join Deborah Jones for a fun, active way to learn to ring bells. The camp will be held from August 22 to August 26, 9:30 a.m-11:00 a.m., in the Bell Room (Room 118)....
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Wednesday Night Dinners
The Return of Wednesday Night Dinners Wednesday, October 5, 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Dinners at Aldersgate will resume on Wednesday, October 5. Aldersgate member and chef Laura Knight of A Knight’s...
View ArticleFall Update from the Executive Pastor
Fall Update from the Executive Pastor Now that we’re back from the summer, I thought it would be a good time to let you know how we’re doing as a congregation. Last weekend, we had 710 in our worship...
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Day of Service
Aldersgate Day of Service October 30, 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. Come be part of Aldersgate’s Day of Service. There are many ways for you to help: Packaging meals for Stop Hunger Now at two locations...
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Potpourri
New Potpourri Class Begins October 9 Potpourri will begin a five-week DVD series and discussion of Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t Say by Adam...
View ArticleDay School Consignment Sale
Day School Fall Children’s Consignment Sale! Donate your clothing * bikes * cribs * toys * shoes * furniture * strollers. All donations welcome! Merchandise Drop Off Dates: Monday, October 17th, 9:00...
View ArticleThis Week at Aldersgate
Read the October 7 edition of This Week at Aldersgate for all the latest events and announcements. You can listen to or watch all of our sermons at aldersgate.net/sermons/. If you don’t already receive...
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