Monthly Archives: June 2023

Meditation on Romans 8:14-38 In Memory of June Carlson 6/24/1930-3/22/2023 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Pastor Karen Crawford June 25, 2023 I was the new pastor in Smithtown when I called June Carlson in May of last year. I introduced myself and told her how surprised I was to discover that she was living inContinue reading “The Spirit Helps Us in Our Weakness”

Meditation on Genesis 12, 18, and 21, selected verses Pastor Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown June 18, 2023 We had the Sunday School picnic at the manse last Sunday. It was amazing! The weather was perfect. Many of the children, families, teachers, and children’s ministry leaders came and stayed several hours. We ateContinue reading “The Faith of Father Abraham”

Meditation on Matthew 9:9–13, 18–26 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Sunday School Appreciation and Recognition Day Pastor Karen Crawford June 11, 2023 It is good to be back, leading worship and sharing a message with my flock! I missed you! How have you been?  This past week, I traveled to Austin, TX, for my 4thContinue reading “One day, while eating with tax collectors and sinners”

Guest Speaker/Worship Leader: Dulcie Stoepker McLeod First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown June 4, 2023 I want to talk today about a set of triplets.  No, it’s not 3 children!  And it’s not the Trinity, although this is Trinity Sunday.  It’s the trio found in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 13, verse 13: “SoContinue reading “Leaning into Hope”