Communion Sundays are my favorite. Our tradition is to have communion on the first Sunday of the month. At the church we attend in Cooperstown, the congregation joins hands at the close of the service, forming a large circle around the sanctuary, and sings “Blessed Be the Tie That Binds.” On the first Sunday we experienced this, … More Blessed Be The Tie That Binds
I gave birth to seven children at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. On the third floor, I heard the first cries of a child — my own child — seven times over — after the pain and struggle of labor and before he or she was placed on my chest. Eight times in all I knew the magic and … More Breathe
Mary and I were talking about the challenges facing a pastor we know who now has two separate congregations. With the dwindling attendance in some denominational churches this is the most viable option for keeping doors open — have two churches share one pastor. “What’s going to happen at Christmas?” Mary asked. “I think it was … More Rejoice
I went for a walk around Cooperstown the other evening and was struck by how beautiful the village looks. Christmas in Cooperstown is a sight to behold. I had been thinking about doing an Advent series based on ReThink Church’s photography challenge. I was too late to get the November days in, but I could … More Make Room
To Cooperstown, With Love 