When I was in Elementary School, we would sometimes go to the United Methodist Campground in Lawrenceville, Georgia. There was a large open-air pavilion with rough wooden benches, a sawdust floor, and a wooden stage. Sometimes, we would go to the Campground for Cub...
This past week, amidst all of the stock market fluctuations, maybe you have seen photos of stock traders (and others) with shocked looks on their faces and their heads in their hands. Photos like this are not new. I remember seeing similar pictures in similar times of...
When I was in seminary, I learned about how our Presbyterian ancestors during the Reformation were very much against having any images in church - no stained glass, no statues, no paintings, no frescoes. They held these strict beliefs because they felt that their...
We are thrilled that Bedford Presbyterian Church has been officially certified as a PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation! This national recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to caring for God’s creation through worship, education, community outreach, and...
Having lived within an hour of Boston for the past eleven years, I have experienced a few Boston rush hours. It can get kind of crazy down there! But, crazy traffic congestion is not limited to the Northeast. Back home in Georgia, people know to avoid certain highways...
As a Pastor, there are times when people will ask me to hold something in confidence and not tell anyone else. There are some things that just do not need to be publicly shared - for a variety of reasons - and I try to respect the knowledge that has been entrusted to...
Last week, as I stood with a group of people who are interested in exploring membership at Bedford Presbyterian Church, I was reminded of an old family friend named Dr. Margaret Channin. Dr. Channin was a good friend of my grandparents, and she would often come out...
Throughout its 275-year history, Bedford Presbyterian Church has sought to be a place that prioritizes the greatest commandments of Jesus: to love God with our whole selves and to love our neighbors as ourselves. In John’s Gospel, Jesus encourages his disciples to...