This is a new day in history. That is true of this country as well as our denomination. Actually our country's history is our denomination's history. There is not a liberal UNITED Church of Christ. There is not a conservative UNITED Church of Christ. There is only THE UNITED Church of Christ, "steeped deep in justice, deep in commitment and even deeper in history". St. Paul's United Church of Christ has had a long history within the City of Wausau and with the United Church of Christ. Because of your bold history and because of the amazing opportunities for the future, I would like to introduce myself to you.
Currently, we live in a time of paradox, contradiction, opportunity, and above all, change. To the fearful, change is threatening because they worry that things may get worse. To the hopeful, change is encouraging because they feel things may get better. To those who have confidence in themselves, change is a stimulus because they believe one person can make a difference and influence what goes on around them.
I pray every day that I can help to make a difference. I pray that God uses me in a positive manner and that some small or perhaps even big way, I can influence people to make the best choices for their lives. I pray to be a disciple of Jesus Christ!
Change is something exciting. This is a time of unequaled possibilities. God is still speaking!
Please be in ministry with me, as we explore our faith together!