Lent is behind us; Easter morning has dawned. The empty tomb calls us

into new life! Yet as the lilies fade and the alleluias soften, a natural question

arises: Now what?

The Season after Lent is a time of continued growth, not rest. In a world that

often rushes from one thing to the next, our faith invites us to slow down, to

notice, and to nurture the seeds that Lent and Easter have planted in us.

Easter is not a single day. It’s a way of living. The early church understood

this well: after the Resurrection, they gathered often, shared meals, held

possessions in common, and widened the circle of belonging. They lived as

if new life were not just a promise for the future, but a present reality —

imperfect, unfolding, and holy.

For us today, continuing to grow in faith might look like:

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Deepening practices of prayer, reflection, and justice that Lent

helped us begin.

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Asking new questions: Where is God still moving? What in me still

longs to be transformed?

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Building community: checking in on one another, showing up, being

honest about our needs.

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Advocating for resurrection in the world — in housing, healthcare,

creation care, and dignity for all people.

Easter was not the end of the story. It was the beginning of the Church’s

bold, beautiful work. This season calls each of us — in our messy, miraculous

lives — to embody resurrection hope, not just in belief, but in action.

Let’s keep growing together. The Spirit is not finished with us yet.

In Service,    Pastor Phil