Updates and Reflections from General Presbyter
Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Taylor

August 10, 2021
From the General Presbyter It has been a joy visiting congregations again in person! Our congregations have done an excellent job with their online presence yet there is something wonderful about being together. This is where the brakes screech! I’m enjoying the last of the Olympics when I hear the ...
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July 28, 2021
From the General Presbyter “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith ...
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July 15, 2021
From the General Presbyter “So I stand at the crossroads of life, this way or that way, well, which shall I go?” - Song from Leslie Bricusse from Doctor Doolittle “Everyday is a winding road.” - Sheryl Crow I see you. You are at a crossroad. Should I downsize? Should ...
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June 25, 2021
From the General Presbyter ”…perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and this hope does not disappoint us, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit.”Romans 5:3b-5 We have to have hope. We join in prayers with our brothers and sisters in ...
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June 9, 2021
From the General Presbyter “But I, brothers and sisters, I could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it.” 1 Corinthians 3: 1-2a Guidance on Regathering for ...
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May 20, 2021
From the General Presbyter I was definitely one of those people who complained that the last administration did not follow the science when it came to COVID-19 protocols. So, when the current administration appeared to be the polar opposite of what the previous CDC folks were doing, I rejoiced. That ...
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April 22, 2021
From the General Presbyter “Russia is escalating!” “Another mass shooting!” “Members of Congress embrace Q-Anon.” “Another Black man shot by police!” “Asian hate crimes on the rise.” “When are we going to open our church?” “I don’t want the vaccine.” “Glaciers melting at a rapid rate.” ”New variants arrive in ...
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April 7, 2021
From the General Presbyter I was driving behind a truck whose tag line was “growth through extraordinary customer service.” Oh, if it were only that simple. I believe many members of churches feel they are getting good “service” from the pastor, members, fellowship, music, education, etc. On the other hand, ...
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