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Connecting the Faithful Pastor Karen Crawford

Connecting the Faithful First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Pastor Karen Crawford

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“