by Dan Fuerst | Feb 5, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
On February 14, next week, we celebrate ‘Valentine’s Day.’ As a young child I recall the special day of February 14th making out tiny cards and giving them to friends, family, and schoolmates. I also remember the heart-shaped candies with those silly sayings on them...
by Dan Fuerst | Jan 30, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
This Monday, the church celebrates the feast of the presentation of Jesus in the temple. Forty days after His birth, Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the temple for rites of purification and dedication. This custom comes from the Old Testament book of Leviticus. A woman...
by Dan Fuerst | Jan 22, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
This week’s gospel is all about discipleship. We hear much about discipleship these days. What does it truly mean for me? Each of Jesus’ disciples received a call and so have we. Oh maybe not the same way as He called the 12, but indeed a call. Let’s not forget how...
by Dan Fuerst | Jan 15, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
Martin Luther King was an advocate for human rights. He protested against discrimination, injustice, and bigotry. The concept of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a legal holiday was promoted by many labor unions. After King’s death, U.S. Representative John Conyers and...
by Dan Fuerst | Jan 8, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
This weekend is the celebration of the remembrance of Jesus’ baptism. It also officially ends the Christmas season in the church’s liturgical calendar. As we began life, our parents or guardians, choose the Sacrament of Baptism to bring us into the Christian faith and...