Category Archives: Pastor’s Pen

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Pastor’s Pen: Happy Women’s History Month! Honoring the Women Who Carried the Light. Women's History Month invites us not only to look back at history, but to look up - and recognize the hand of God moving through the lives of women across every generation. From the very beginning, God entrusted women with a sacred…

Pastor’s Pen: American Baptist College – The Holy Hill In 2012, I arrived on the campus of American Baptist College with a glimmer of hope for my undergraduate journey. A couple of years earlier, I transferred from Lane College to a local university for a few semesters, but I did not give 100% to my…

Pastor’s Pen: Lent 2026: From Ashes to Awakening (February 18 - April 2, 2026) Why We Fast: Fasting is not punishment — it’s participation. It’s a sacred, steady rhythm of faith and obedience, where we intentionally slow down, step away from, and make space for the Holy Spirit’s presence and our own healing. Lent reminds…

This month, in response to the consistent unfolding of events associated with ICE and the federal government, I am sharing a message from our Executive Minister, Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell. Share Resources with Immigrant Members and Neighbors: We have assembled resources on our website, including resources from Forward Latino and other organizations. They now have videos…