Linda Gallus
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Winter Grief Group
The winter months can often feel particularly heavy when we are carrying the weight of loss. Whether your loss is recent or one you have been walking with for some time, you do not have to navigate the journey of grief alone. Starting January 29th, 2026, North Hasting’s Hospice is inviting community members to join an…
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Growing Together: Join Windsong United’s Online Book Club
We are excited to share that our friends at Windsong United have extended a warm invitation to our congregation to join them for their upcoming online book club! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow seekers beyond our own walls and engage in meaningful conversation from wherever you happen to be. What We Are Reading…
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The Ultimate Act of Love
We’ve traveled through the Advent season, lighting the candles of Hope, Peace, and Joy. Now, in this final week, we reach the crescendo of the season: Love. As we light the fourth candle, typically purple or violet, which represents the final stage of preparation and devotion, we focus on the essential and ultimate demonstration of God’s Love. This is…
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The Stories Behind the Carols: A Look at Christmas Hymn History
The Christmas Season is rich with tradition, and for many, nothing captures the spirit of the holiday like the familiar music of the carols. But behind the beautiful melodies and verses, are fascinating and surprising histories. To celebrate the season, we’re taking a closer look at the history of our holiday music. We will focus…
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The Profound Gladness of Joy
This week marks the Third Sunday of Advent, bringing with it a beautiful and intentional shift in the overall mood of the season. After two weeks dedicated to quiet thought, preparation, and reflection, the tone dramatically brightens to the theme of Joy (in Greek: chara). This change serves as an encouragement for us, reminding everyone that the time of…
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Preparing the Way for Peace
As we transition from the anticipation of Hope, we arrive at the Second Sunday of Advent, ready to focus our hearts on Peace. We light the second candle, that reminds us that true peace requires inner preparation and self-reflection. This candle is often called the Bethlehem Candle, directing our thoughts to the faithful, arduous journey Mary and Joseph made…