Dear Congregation,    As we approach Mother’s Day on Sunday, I share with you this prayer by Rochelle A. Stackhouse and invite your prayers for all mothers.    Loving God, the prophets have spoken of how you are a mother to us: giving us life, teaching us the way to go, correcting us when wrong, […]

Dear Congregation, Greetings on this beautiful May morning! I pray all is well with you. I hope you all noticed the invitation to our Installation and Celebration Worship Service followed by a catered brunch on Sunday, May 21. In this service I will be installed as your Pastor and Teacher. Florida Conference Minister, The Rev. […]

Dear Congregation, This coming Sunday is designated as Good Shepherd Sunday. I know that the Twenty-third Psalm, which is one of the texts in which we are given this image of God, is a favorite of many of you. In it we find comfort, peace, protection, and the assurance that our Good Shepherd, who we […]

Dear Congregation,   My heart is filled with joy as everything seems to have come together for the closing on the sale of CCC’s property to Westminster Christian Private School to be finalized today! These last couple of weeks have been very busy here at church, as property repairs and updates have been addressed, much […]

Dear Congregation,   Easter greetings! What a wonderful time we had together in worship last Sunday celebrating Jesus’ resurrection! Thanks to all who contributed to the joy by sharing their various talents.   The sanctuary was graced by 21 Easter lilies donated in loving memory or in honor of special people. Thinking of their beauty […]

Dear Congregation,   Grace and peace to you on this Good Friday. I pray that it is well with your soul. Participating in last night’s Maundy Thursday meal, Rite of Footwashing, Holy Communion, and the Tenebrae Service of Shadows certainly fed my soul. The love that Jesus commanded felt very present throughout the events of […]

Dear Congregation, Grace and peace to each of you as we approach Palm Sunday and Holy Week. I hope you’ll plan to be present this Sunday as we worship in the Garden Chapel, waving our palm branches and having them blessed. I also invite you to take your worship bulletin home and use the daily […]

Dear Congregation, Following worship on Palm Sunday, April 2nd, I encourage you to stay after the service. During our Fellowship time in Kelsey Hall, there will be what I’ve called “A Conversation with Pastor Candy: ‘WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE PROPERTY SALE IS FINALIZED ON APRIL 21?’” Church Council and I will be meeting with representatives […]

Dear Congregation, Grace and peace to each of you as we continue to journey together through Lent! This Sunday will be the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Our focus scripture is 1 Samuel 16:1-13 in which we’re reminded that how God sees human beings is quite different from how we see. We look at externals while […]

Dear Congregation,   This Sunday is the Third Sunday in Lent already. Worship will be held outdoors in the Garden Chapel, with the extended forecast looking favorable! I hope you’ll be present in person or on Facebook.   I’m looking forward to our Spiritual Spa Day tomorrow, and hope to see many of you there. […]