Fall is a very busy season in the Valley and at Trinity. As the church grounds begin to reflect the splendor of the season, the Session...

It’s back-to-school time, which in this country seems to mean waiting until news of the first school shooting of the year occurs. As I’m...

In the first chapter of John’s Gospel, Jesus is asked where he is staying. His response? “Come and see.” A few verses later, Philip is...

I hope you all read Haresh's words in this place last month! This month, I'm so grateful to Lizzy Healy for her permission to share the...

In this month’s Nous, you will read a few updates on Haresh, Hamitha, and our continued support of their work. In lieu of my usual...

Last weekend was the big concert weekend for the Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir, which made it a very busy weekend for our household...

Spring has sprung. In fact, it completely sprang up on me. The awareness that “spring is still happening” inspired the Rev. Nadia...

Thin space, holy space, sacred ground, or good vibes - whatever you might call it, Trinity fits. I love getting to show visitors the...

From the moment we wake until sleep finds us at the end of the day - and then even in our dreams - it is hard to escape all of the fear,...

This is the first year in many that I haven’t created and sent out Christmas cards. I’m grieving the loss! I enjoy looking back and...

I often write something a little more reflective for the Pastor’s Note. While I think we could all use that, especially after the last...

Nine years ago this month, Trinity voted to call me to be your new pastor. So much has happened over those nine years, it feels like a...

As I was reading about declining rates of volunteerism in the US, one hypothesis stayed with me: that decline is driving increased...

It's September, and our lives are about to get a lot busier! As the boys get older, there are more opportunities for them to sign up for...

As I write this note, I’ll date myself by admitting that the song that keeps going through my head is “Where in the World is Carmen San...

We are in a time of anxiety as a nation. The last few election cycles have seemed particularly gut wrenching. In times of personal...

I am looking forward to serving as a Commissioner to General Assembly later this month, and grateful for Lizzy Healy to have the...

April showers bring May flowers… I don’t know much about gardening or flowers. I do know that crocus blossoms and daffodils tell us...

Last year, I started a conversation with my kids, wondering what would help them better engage with worship. Their brains and bodies...

We’re about to complete our fourth year in the Narrative Lectionary, which is on a 4-year cycle. Each year focuses on a different gospel,...