by erica@steppemedia.com | Nov 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the PCUSA and several other denominations, we acknowledge and commemorate Advent, “arrival”, “coming”, and this year we will celebrate Advent from November 27 through December 24, 2022. This is the time of year is when Protestants, Catholics, Orthodox, and some...
by erica@steppemedia.com | Nov 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
How and for what have you been thankful during this Thanksgiving Weekend? In addition to the turkey, ham, dressing, rolls, pies, and cakes, along with the houseful of family and friends, what does Thanksgiving mean to you? For so many, Thanksgiving is a day of family...
by erica@steppemedia.com | Aug 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
In a recent conversation with a dear friend, we discussed the importance of tracing and researching our ancestry and knowing who our ancestors were. What began as a brief update on our ongoing research became an hour-long conversation that uncovered much about family...
by Mary Newbern-Williams | Aug 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Two of my beloved cousins, Dr. Carla Newbern Thomas and Father Jerome Sanderson, are leaders in the African Orthodox Faith, namely, the Fellowship of St. Moses the Black. They lead and participate in outstanding ministries, they teach the Holy Scriptures, and they are...
by Mary Newbern-Williams | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Several years ago, I was on the way to the office with a full day of meetings and a grant application deadline ahead of me. My habit was to drive through the local coffee shop and purchase the usual for our Administrative Assistant and for me. On this day, the line...
by Mary Newbern-Williams | Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
First United Presbyterian ChurchGive Praise and Thanksgiving Our Bible Study group continues work in the Book of Isaiah. Words of comfort and hope penetrate our hearts even as we learn about consequences of disobedience and faithlessness of God’s people. Isaiah...
