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On the journey to meet Jesus God blesses us with guidance; moments of unexpected grace granted so that, especially when in darkness and doubt, we would know we are traveling in the right direction.God sends an angel to call the shepherds from their dark fields to a candle lit stable in Bethlehem. God sends a […]

This week I am thrilled to share this space with Twyla Evitts, our gifted and spirited Minister of Music… AN ADVENT ‘ADVENT’-URE A quick look in the Oxford Dictionary gives us a definition for “adventure”, which is based on the Latin word ‘adventurus’ – ‘about to happen’.  One of its meanings is this:   ‘a daring […]

Dear Hanover Saints, On this day of expressed gratitude and shared blessings, may you know and rejoice in family, food, and fellowship that delivers deep joy and hope.May your day be blessed, and may you know… Peace, Andy CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL VERSION

When God offered a rainbow as a sign of the promise of everlasting love it was also a statement that colors matter.  Colors matter not just because they celebrate the gift of diversity, but they also capture the different themes and emotions that reflect the collage of life. This Sunday in worship our colors change.  […]

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, I want to get mine in early.  I am thankful for the Hanover Saints, and in this season I am especially grateful for the pledges offered by the Saints at 18th and Baynard.  Your pledges are such a blessing for so many reasons, not the least of which is […]

This has been a life-span week. On Monday morning I was with the family of a recently departed Hanover Saint to plan the service to celebrate his life.  In the first part of his 94 years he experienced the blessings of an amazing family, then proceeded to co-create one of his own, and through it […]

For reasons of space and simplicity this section usually contains one theme, thought, and message.  This week, in honor of Halloween, I offer two messages modeled on the day’s mantra: trick or treat. Part I: The Trick We’ve got a problem in our nation that is of Biblical proportion, and threatens to trick us into […]

Call it the preacher’s curse: the insatiable need to find a metaphor and message in everything from the mundane to the momentous.  I’ve got it bad… Early one morning this week I was on my bike cruising down Governor Printz Boulevard with a cold north wind blowing off the Delaware into my face.  Off to […]

Then Peter said, ‘Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?’ Acts 10:46-47 In worship this Sunday we will celebrate covenants, community, and the blessings of belonging. First we will gather around the font of grace, and witness the pouring of the baptismal waters […]