Newsletter Library

  • Week 4 - January 22, 2026

    Thought for the Week:

    The Tuesday Book Study is reading Cherished Belonging by fr. Greg Boyle. In chapter 1 he contrasts Meister Eckhardt’s image of God:

  • Week 3 - January 15, 2026

    Thought for the Week:

    As we head into MLK weekend, I thought I’d offer a few quotes of his quotes for reflection:

  • Week 2 - January 8, 2026

    Thought of the Week:

    Reading the news this week I’m reminded that there is much we cannot control, and much that weighs on our hearts.

  • Week 1 - December 31, 2025

    Thought of the Week: New Year’s Resolution:

    At this time of year, I like to conduct a little informal, unscientific poll

  • Week 51 - December 18, 2025

    Thought for the Week:

    The scene was set… the Grinch had stolen all of the gifts…

  • Week 50 - December 11, 2025

    Thought for the Week:

    This week finds us in a strange kind of waiting.

  • Week 49 - December 4, 2025

    Thought for the Week:

    It’s getting to the time of year that we in my household call “The Long Dark.”

  • Week 48 - November 26, 2025

    Thought for the Week: Thanksgiving and Advent:

    Happy Thanksgiving! Take time this week to notice and thank God for your many blessings.

  • Week 47 - November 20, 2025

    Thought for the Week: Thank you!

    This week, the Session practiced a thankfulness prayer as part of their monthly leadership meeting.

  • Week 46 - November 13th

    Stewardship Thought for the Week:

    A few years back we asked people to share why they give to God’s work in and through MVPC. Here are a couple of answers we received: