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Connecting the Faithful Pastor Karen Crawford Tracy Henchey, Newsletter Editor First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY

Meditation on Luke 17:11–19  First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Pastor Karen Crawford Oct. 9, 2022 Link to the livestream of the worship, with my message: https://fb.watch/g3TPraiT-v/ Our confirmation students are, once again, gathering with me at the manse tonight, preparing to work on faith statements. This is the most challenging part of the entire confirmationContinue reading “So where are the other nine?“

Connecting the Faithful Pastor Karen Crawford Tracy Henchey, editor

Meditation on 2 Timothy 1:1–14 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford World Communion Sunday Oct. 2, 2022 I had the pleasure of celebrating Home Communion on Wednesday with Karl and Ethel Kraft. They are longtime members of our church—both in their 90s—who have become largely home bound because of their health andContinue reading “Fan into Flames!“

Connecting the Faithful First Presbyterian Church, Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Tracy Henchey, editor

Meditation on 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pastor Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Sept. 25, 2022 These last few weeks have been hectic. Volunteers and staff have been working hard, preparing for the installation and reception this afternoon. I hope you all are coming! Thank you to those who joined in with this labor ofContinue reading “The Life That Really Is Life“

Meditation on Acts 16:9-15 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Sept. 18, 2022 Link to livestreamed service: https://fb.watch/fDhUJBtRPO/ The first child I baptized was an infant. His name was Sam. I came to church a day or two before the service to set up what I needed and practice the baptism, withoutContinue reading ““When she and her household were baptized”“

Meditation on Luke 15:1-10 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Sept. 11, 2022 Link to livestreamed video from worship: https://fb.watch/fu580OT4l6/ I had a funny beginning planned for my message today. I was all set—and then late last night, I started over. Because it’s Rally Day—and this is so important, our ministry forContinue reading “Lost and Found“

Connecting the Faithful First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Tracy Henchey, One Body, One Spirit editor

Meditation on Philemon 1- 22 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Sept. 4, 2022 Link to live-streamed recording: https://fb.watch/fn9TUkalfk/ It’s Labor Day weekend! Any of you have family picnics or barbecues planned? Jim and I have something special planned for our first Labor Day weekend with you. We have been invited toContinue reading ““I appeal to you on the basis of love”“