As the year draws to a close, there have been a lot of people in our community who have been injured or have fallen ill. Trying to make sense of it all, this week Pastor Arik looks at how we can let go of our need to control everything around us, and in so doing how we can find peace within

As Christmas approaches just a few days away, we take a look at the beautiful promise of Christmas

Looking back on this year's successful Craft Show, Pastor Arik explores why creativity is sacred

As we enter into the last month of the year, Pastor Arik reveals why it is the perfect time for self-reflection

With Christmas just around the corner, Pastor Arik takes a closer look at the season of Advent and why it is so important to so many of us

As we gather around the table with loved ones this Thanksgiving, let us truly give thanks for the blessings we have received

As an important ecumenical service approaches in the life of our community, Pastor Arik looks at the importance of joining with other churches and faiths to better the world for us all

Today our nation decides who will be the voice of the people for the next four years. In this podcast, we remember that no matter who wins tonight, the future of our nation rests in our hands

As All Saints Day approaches, we take a look at the saints who have impacted our lives

As the church prepares for its upcoming Family Camp, Pastor Arik reflects upon why "getting away from it all" can be a deeply moving experience

As we find ourselves in the midst of fall, we notice the changes that are taking place around us. This week we look at how Fall can be the perfect time to reflect upon the last year and set goals for the remaining months

Our pets can be one of the greatest blessings we have in our lives. In this week's episode, we look at how pets can teach us how to better love one another.

No matter what we are going through, there is always something in our lives that can inspire us to give thanks. This week we look at how a spirit of thankfulness and generosity can change our lives

With World Communion Sunday approaching this weekend, Pastor Arik takes a look at why this is one of his favorite Sundays of the year

With the presidential debates looming on the horizon, Pastor Arik takes a look at the negative impact that "debates" can have on our communication style.

The heroin epidemic in our community is being reported on by international news outlets. It is time to do our part to break the silence.

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In this week's installment of the Journey Series, Pastor Arik sat down with Michael Sinklier, a young doctor, and they discussed Michael's faith journey, his passions, and some of his more memorable medical stories

When horrible things happen, we try to make sense out of it all. This week we look at how we can find strength after tragedy strikes

This week we move from being adaptable to the other end of the spectrum, as we examine the importance and value of tradition

This week we look at the importance of being able to adapt with the times and the inevitability of change

This upcoming Sunday we will be celebrating the "Blessing of the Backpacks" at our church. On this episode Pastor Arik takes a closer look at what makes this tradition so special

In the midst of the craze that is sweeping our country, we take a closer look at this phenomenon and examine some of the reasons why it has become so popular

As we tend to the gardens around us, we examine how we can nurture the gardens that thrive within us

As the fallout of "Brexit" continues, we take a close look at one of the deciding factors in the vote..... fear

This week we contemplate that timeless question... "Who is my neighbor?"