Category Archives: Church

Stop Being a Friendly Church*

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Steve LaMotte

I hear stories pretty frequently about people who try to go to a church for the first time. It can be an intimidating experience to walk into a space where you do not know the people, the culture of the … Continue reading →

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Is Unity Possible?

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Steve LaMotte

Following the 2020 election cycle, many have commented on the division in our country. There have been many calls to set aside our political and ideological differences to pursue unity as Americans. Every time one side of the political aisle … Continue reading →

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Three Simple Rules to Be A Welcoming Church

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Steve LaMotte

As we consider what our church life might look like in a more “normal” state, the staff and leadership have discussed ways that Avenue can be more hospitable to guests and 1st-time attenders. If you’ve ever had to go to … Continue reading →

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Epiphany | The Revelation

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve LaMotte

Yesterday marked the beginning of the season of Epiphany. Epiphany is the time when we recognize the revelation that God Incarnate as Jesus. We often think about the star leading the Magi from the East to Bethlehem to worship Jesus … Continue reading →

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Pentecost: About a Burning Fire

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Steve LaMotte

In the Christian faith, we celebrate Pentecost today. In the Book of Acts, in chapter 2, the Holy Spirit is poured out on the disciples. Peter boldly preaches to a gathered crowd. His text is from the Old Testament prophet, … Continue reading →

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What I Am Re-Learning Two Weeks Into a Pandemic

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Steve LaMotte

The world as we know it has changed. The Coronavirus outbreak is changing the ways in which we live our lives. It is prevented our churches from meeting over the next two weeks, and in Delaware, it looks like it … Continue reading →

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Why We Cancelled Worship on Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

Our church cancelled worship on Christmas Day. (Just hold your rocks for a moment.) I have seen post from clergy colleagues on my denominations Facebook pages who are completely amazed that anyone would consider cancelling services on Christmas Day. Gospel … Continue reading →

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I Believe Black Lives Matter

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

The past year has been quite unsettling in the area of race relationships. I’ve lost count of the videos of African-American individuals gunned down and caught on film. They have been shocking. The discrepancy of sentencing of white perpetrators versus … Continue reading →

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Protected: My Concerns About the Wesleyan Covenant Assocation

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

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Protected: Why I Joined the Wesley Covenant Association

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

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