Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday, grounded as it is in healthy spiritual and dubious feasting practices. I hope your plans include spending time with dear family and friends.

On the weekend before Thanksgiving, worship usually revolves around a related theme. But this weekend will involve a happy departure from the norm, as we install Katherine Kerr as our Senior Associate Minister for Congregational Care. Her installation will take place at the 11 a.m. service.

All services will explore one of Jesus' most challenging teachings, which you can read here. We'll focus specifically on what it means "to be perfect as your father in heaven is perfect," a daunting mandate if I've ever heard one.

Come early and stay late to enjoy the Alternative Gift Market (this year back in the Fellowship Hall) where you can purchase gifts of meaning for the Christmas holiday while supporting our mission endeavors. We'll have gifts from all over the world as well as honor cards. If you've never been, consider coming. I'm confident you'll be glad you did.

With gratitude for you all,