We Presbyterians celebrate Pentecost 50 days after Easter.  Some believe that Pentecost is the birthday of the church.  It is certainly the first time that the disciples received gifts from…

Your own mother; any other dear mother-figure in your life; Mary, mother of Jesus; the same Mary now living with John, as per Jesus's command; mother of King Lemuel-mother of…

Jesus was born in human form; endured a horrific crucifixion; was dead and buried and rose from the dead on the third day.  He stayed with the disciples, teaching them…

A Celebration of Worship including the Ordination of Carroll E. Fitzgerald.  The Session and congregation of the Slate Ridge Church are happy that Pastor Carroll accepted our call.  Communion was…

Pruning, (or cleaning) is necessary to make the vines, branches, tomato plant, stronger and produce better quality produce.  Believing in Jesus, and allowing him to be "the vine" to produce…

The prophesies in the Old Testament (Ezekiel) speak of a good shepherd; someone to lay down his life for the sheep he considers his.  Conversely, the sheep know their shepherd…