First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso

My parents were of the generation Tom Brokaw labelled America’s “Greatest Generation”. Many of their earliest adolescent memories came...

As it often happens, Lent kind of snuck up on me this year. Granted it does come early in 2024, which means that Easter will also come...

I spent hours trying to figure out what to write about love—the romantic love of Valentine’s Day, and the spiritual Love of God. Since...

Lest we forget, 2024 is a Leap Year. We are getting an ‘extra day’, February 29th, or a 13th month, as some refer to it. Why? you ask. An...

True to my Baptist heritage, I do indeed remember my baptism. At eleven years old, after weeks of study and preparation, I gave my...

Decisions, decisions! It’s that time of year when ministry teams shape their plans for 2024 and Session considers the congregation’s...

The new year is here and what an amazing start it has been! The ordination of Pastor Julia (which was so lovely and moving), Faith...

When it comes to celebrating the arrival of the new year, the world is full of interesting and unusual customs. Maybe you would enjoy...

Another Advent season has come to an end. Once again, we waited in anticipation for the coming of the Light. Once again, we read holy...