Imagine having fun at a 150th anniversary church dedication - AND WE DID! Wow - What a blast! I've been asked by a number of you to publish my little history ditty, so here it is: Julia Jones Beecher's visit to The Park Church, Oct 12, 2025 Hello - can you all hear me? That nice Mr. Smith assured me that this tiny device would project my voice to the last pew! Please excuse my notes; I don't want to forget a thing. That Mr. Stermer dared me to return (a most powerful man - don't you think?)...

After a very hot and dry summer, some cool moist days feel good to me! Soon all the leaves will be turning and the school year will be in full swing. During our August Council meeting, we took a few minutes to "on-board" our newest councilperson, Bunny Alberts, by reflecting on what our church consultancy with Paul Nixon yielded in terms of our health and growth. Pastor Gary reminded us that Paul had recommended that we beef-up coffee hour and move the table of goodies front and center in...

I had the opportunity last week to give a tour of our building to a few Second Place East, Inc. board members. I never tire of this...