Alternatively Meaningful

Alternatively Meaningful

Alternatively Meaningful By Tom Cramer Who said that Presbyterians can’t pivot on a dime? In support of our neighboring presbyteries who were affected by the Southern California wildfires, the Pastors’ Retreat at the Serra Retreat Center was cancelled this year (Serra...
Wild Fires: Presbyterians Respond

Wild Fires: Presbyterians Respond

Wild Fires: Presbyterians Respond A letter from Executive Presbyter, Tom Cramer Dear Friends in Christ, Many of you have been wondering how the congregations and members of our Presbytery can assist those affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Our presbytery...
Wild Fires: Presbyterians Respond

The Treasures of God

The Treasures of God Executive Presbyter’s Oral Presentation to Presbytery on November 21, 2024 The Treasures of God Greetings, Mr. Moderator, and siblings in Christ. Read my written report here. Capital One credit card company has a catchy slogan, “What’s in your...
Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart By Tom Cramer At Jan’s and my wedding and my ordination service, I asked the worship leaders to include a  popular praise chorus of that era. If I was going to take vows in front of a whole bunch of people, especially vows that seemed...