From the Pastor’s Desk

We will observe Epiphany on Sunday January 4 during the normal worship service. And in addition to our monthly communion, we will be continuing our recent tradition of sharing star words that during the service.

During the service those who wish can pick a “star word” – an intentions or guiding words for the new year. You will have the chance to randomly pick from the available stars. Your star word could be something that God is leading you to discover, deepen, let go of, or sit with over the next months. Put is someplace you’ll regularly see it (I put mine on my home computer) to remind you to regularly listen to how God might be using the word to speak in your life.

The practice is inspired by the story of the Magi who saw a star that ultimately led them to Jesus. We use these paper starts to remember God uses multiple ways to guide us and speak to us, by practicing looking for God in our midst, both actively and in hindsight. They may also inspire us to see God in the world and our lives in new ways.

If you would like a star and are unable to be with us on the 4th please contact me. I will randomly pick a star for you and mail it or put it aside until you can pick it up.

At Christmas we celebrate that the Light has come into the world as one of us. Star words remind us that Light is still with us; sometimes we just need to remember to look.


God's grace and peace.
Pastor Deb Kunkel


A heartful thank you for all the support, cards and prayers from everyone after my appendectomy. It was an early “Christmas” gift I would have preferred to have not received. But everyone who I contacted who quickly stepped in, was willing to step up if needed, and offered help were appreciated presents. Thank you all.