“I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the body...

Starting tomorrow, I’ll be on vacation through July 29.  You’ll see me in worship both Sundays – but only because we prerecorded those services earlier this week. I am grateful for the vacation time the congregation provides, and thankful to pastor a church that takes...

It’s a muggy St. Louis summer day. It’s a day when we should be watching our beloved Cardinals play baseball or waiting for the Blues to dominate the ice. Neither one will happen, but still I’m filled with gratitude and joy. I’m excited to announce that our online...

Becoming a community of healing & hope By Chris Keating Yesterday a health official from one of the government agencies coordinating responses to the spread of the coronavirus was interviewed on the radio. Among the prevention tips he shared was this little gem:...

Dear friends: This past weekend, a student from Lafayette High School died as the result of suicide. The student has many connections to Woodlawn Chapel and our immediate neighborhood, though the family are part of a different congregation. I know that the school has...

Anxious about church I can’t find it now, but a week or so ago I saw a posting in a neighborhood group on Facebook from someone who was searching for a church. While they weren’t picky about denominations or theology, they have one request: the church needed to have a...