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En Español
 Growing
up in a small rural community north of New York City and serving for
twenty three years as the pastor of two suburban congregations in New
Jersey, one small and one large, I never imagined that living and
working in the city would become a part of my life story.
In 1997, feeling a deepening sense of
God’s call, and with the encouragement of family and friends, I
accepted the invitation of the Fort Washington Collegiate Church to
become Senior Minister.
My work as pastor in New York City has not
always been easy. But as I’ve grown into that role,
I’ve enjoyed a growing sense of clarity about what God intends
for our church family to become; and when asked to describe my vision I
say the following:
As a church family we celebrate
community. We affirm the variety of human experience as we
welcome all people to participate in the ministry and mission of the
Fort Washington Collegiate Church. We represent many cultures and
points of view. Our diversity, however, does not drive us apart,
but gives us the opportunity to commit to a faith journey, enriched by
all, that connects us to God. Together, by word and deed, we
proclaim the good news that there is new life in Christ.
If you’ve been wondering about whether
involving yourself in the faith journey should become a part of your
life story, I encourage you to check us out. You may be surprised
that church is a lot more welcoming and rewarding than you ever thought
it could be.
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