Dear Church, I have handled a lot of questions around my Resigned Sermon from two weeks ago and I wanted to take the opportunity to clarify a few things. My working hypothesis of the great resignation of pastors stems from unhealthy communication. One way we will avoid burn out and toxic behavior is putting boundaries around… Read More »
Fall 2021 Discussions
We had a wonderful time discussing Sue Monk Kidd’s Book of Longings. We’ll keep a monthly gathering going from now until the holidays. On Tuesday, September 21 at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, we’ll gather and watch Rob Bell’s Introduction to Joy. Happiness is fleeting, but Joy is something that never leaves. It’s part-sermon, part… Read More »
Pastor’s Corner: August 2021/September 2021
Dear Church, Here we are again. Spiking numbers from a pandemic that just won’t seem to go away totally. I am feeling frustrated and sad and more than a little edgy. Maybe you are, too. In the swirl of all these emotions, I can think of no better group of people to weather this out… Read More »
Advent 2020 Pastor’s Corner
Greetings, church! I hope this finds you healthy and at peace. This letter will take you through all the considerations for Advent 2020. Advent is going to feel a little different. Yet the important thing will stay the same: Christ has come into the world, and we have GOOD NEWS! The song “O Little Town… Read More »
Pastors Corner: September 2020
It has been awhile since I have written a pastor’s corner. Now we finally have events on the calendar! It’s a good feeling. I submitted my proposal for my doctoral project. The idea is to adjust how council meets so we’re looking toward the future and not reporting on the past. I will take a… Read More »
Pastor’s Corner for January 2020
Happy New Year Church! Please be advised of our winter weather policy. Level 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are also icy. Drive very cautiously. **Scheduled Boards, Committees, Groups: Check with chairperson, leader or Facilitator of Group. **Worship Services: Will be held. Level 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting… Read More »
October 2019 Pastors Corner
Hey Church! My holy month is October. October where the trees catch fire and neighbors pass out candy and my blood type is pumpkin spice. I love it! There’s a lot coming up for us. We have spent time around the table in our worship series Come to the Table. We will celebrate the fact… Read More »
September 2019 Pastor’s Corner
Dear Church! School is back in session. Hobby Horse is starting up. It must be September! We have a lot to look forward to and much to accomplish. The first is a note about when I’m in the office and when I’l l check email. I’m typically in the office Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.… Read More »
First
Hi! My name is Luke Lindon, and I’m the senior pastor here at United Church of Christ, Congregational in Medina, Ohio. This is my first post on the blog. I will use this place to tell my story and the story of the church. I’m a big believer in stories. Jesus taught using parables. He… Read More »
