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It was always strange to me that weather experts gave names to Hurricanes. Recently, I learned that the practice of naming hurricanes has evolved significantly over the centuries, making it easier for meteorologists and the public to identify and track dangerous storms. Before formal naming systems were developed, hurricanes were often identified by the location they struck, the date they occurred, or the saint's feast day on which they made landfall. This method caused confusion, especially...

And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation. (Genesis 2:3) An admirer once asked the great pianist Vladimir Horowitz how he could play so beautifully. He answered, ‘The notes – anyone can play the notes. But the pause between the notes, that is where the music lies.’ What Horowitz said about music is also true about our lives. It is in the pauses – the rests, the spaces in between – that meaning is made and that...

As Trinity has grown, several people saw the need for a way to honor the lives of beloved church members who have passed away. After prayerful consideration and discernment, the church has purchased a Columbarium for the placement of cremated remains. A columbarium is more than a resting place for cremated remains. It is a sacred space that reflects the values of faith, respect, dignity, and remembrance. Within the life of a church community, a columbarium offers families a meaningful way to...