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Connecting the Faithful First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford

Reflection on John 14 In Memory of Richard Engel October 3, 1941–November 29, 2022 Pastor Karen Crawford Dec. 1, 2022 I met Richard at a party. I guess that’s a funny way for a pastor to begin a funeral meditation, but Richard had a great sense of humor, and I know he wouldn’t mind myContinue reading “Believe!”

Meditation on Matthew 24:36-44 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Pastor Karen Crawford First Sunday of Advent Nov. 27, 2022 My husband, Jim, and I traveled to see our family in Cambridge, Mass, on Thanksgiving. Did anyone else go out of town for Thanksgiving? Did any of you have family or friends from out of townContinue reading “While We Are Waiting”

Connecting the Faithful First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford

Connecting the Faithful Pastor Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown

Meditation on Luke 6:20–31 All Saints’ Day First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Nov. 6, 2022 Pastor Karen Crawford Here is the link to the live-streamed video: https://fb.watch/gEVWgATyiF/ Jim and I attended our church’s book group on Wednesday night. Isabel led us in a discussion of a book about JP Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da CostaContinue reading “Blessed Are You!“

Connecting the Faithful Weekly newsletter for First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford

Meditation on Jeremiah 31:31–34  and John 8:31-36 Reformation Sunday Pastor Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Oct. 30, 2022 Here is a link to the worship service, with my message: https://fb.watch/gvTuwGiCKs/ I was all set to begin writing my message for Reformation Sunday, when I found a letter that one of our members—Ron DeHart—gaveContinue reading “The Days Are Surely Coming“

Meditation on Luke 18:9-14 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Oct. 23, 2022 We gathered to celebrate the life of Pat Sartain yesterday and bear witness to our faith in a Risen Savior and the promise of resurrection to eternal life. It was quite a crowd of people! And a beautiful service,Continue reading “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!“

Meditation on John 11, selected verses In Memory of Patricia Sartain Pastor Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Oct. 22, 2022 The yellow sweetheart roses were in a vase on the dining room table when I visited Tom on Tuesday. It was the 18th of the month—the special day he always celebrated withContinue reading “Unbound!“