Author: Adam Nisenholz

FALL FLING: Live and Silent Auction, Sat., Nov., 5, 2016, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2016, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come to Emerson’s social event of the year—the Fall Fling! It’s also the biggest fundraiser of the year! $5 at the door includes delicious hors d’oeuvres and scrumptious desserts.   FALL FLING  BROCHURE OF RAFFLE ITEMS, AUCTION ITEMS, EVENTS, AND FUN OFFERINGS. Click on the link below: brochure-fall-fling-2016-november … Continue reading FALL FLING: Live and Silent Auction, Sat., Nov., 5, 2016, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

MINISTER’S COLUMN: Reflections on Disaffection and the Election

By Rev. Matthew McHale, Minister matthewmchale@outlook.com This past month I have found myself preoccupied with the presidential election. I read multiple articles a day about the latest developments: leaked emails, inflammatory language, and the results of the newest polls. Part of me is concerned for the future of this country, part of me can’t look … Continue reading MINISTER’S COLUMN: Reflections on Disaffection and the Election

SOUL MATTERS OCTOBER THEME: What Does It Mean To Be A Community of Healing?

  As part of our participation in the Soul Matters program, each month our church community will be exploring the same theme together in Worship Services, in Religious Education Classes, and in our Small Group Ministries (which are also kicking off this month.)   Well this one certainly seems easy to answer: it takes work. … Continue reading SOUL MATTERS OCTOBER THEME: What Does It Mean To Be A Community of Healing?

RE Matters: Joy at Church

  By Emmalinda MacLean Director, Religious Education emmalindadre@gmail.com   I believe wholeheartedly that children will best absorb the values that our religion has to teach them if church is a joyful place, and I try to bring that belief into all of our religious education programming. Of course, the challenge is that children are not … Continue reading RE Matters: Joy at Church

MUSICAL MUSINGS: Sum Of Its Parts > Weakest Link

By Scott Rieker Director, Emerson Choir scott@scottrieker.com  402-202-8435 Aristotle said that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Paul of Tarsus expanded upon that, explaining that all those parts are interconnected, interdependent, and equally essential for the success of the whole. Then, some “motivational speaker” concocted the aphorism, “a chain is only … Continue reading MUSICAL MUSINGS: Sum Of Its Parts > Weakest Link