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New Weekly Bible Study - The Spirituality of Imperfection

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:58:30 GMT

The Spirituality of Imperfection

All are welcome to attend the new weekly book study, The Spirituality of Imperfection by Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketchum. We will cover one chapter each week on Wednesdays from 5-6:15pm. The first meeting will be August 19 in the dining room of Presbyterian House and will cover the introduction and chapter one. There are 16 chapters with the final chapter on the day before Thanksgiving. Books will be available in the office beginning Wednesday, August 12 from 9am-1pm. This book has been around for over 30 years and continues to be a life changing experiential resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of spirituality.

I Am Not Perfect is a simple statement of profound truth, the first step toward understanding the human condition, for to deny your essential imperfection is to deny yourself and your own humanity. The spirituality of imperfection, steeped in the rich traditions of the Hebrew prophets and Greek thinkers, Buddhist sages and Christian disciples, is a message as timeless as it is timely. This insightful work draws on the wisdom stories of the ages to provide an extraordinary wellspring of hope and inspiration to anyone thirsting for spiritual growth and guidance in these troubled times.

Who are we? Why do we so often fall short of our goals for ourselves and others? By seeking to understand our limitations and accept the inevitably of failure and pain, we begin to ease the hurt and move toward a greater sense of serenity and self-awareness. The Spirituality Of Imperfection brings together stories from many spiritual and philosophical paths, weaving past traditions into a spirituality and a new way of thinking and living that works today. It speaks to anyone who yearns to find meaning within suffering. Beyond theory and technique, inside this remarkable book you will find a new way of thinking, a way of living that enables a truly human existence.

If you plan on attending or have any questions or concerns, Tom Anderson asks that you please let him know by email tom@ateattorneys.com

The Celtic Cross

a.larry.gordon@gmail.com (Aaron Gordon) — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:36:56 GMT

Deep Meaning Lies Behind the Design of a Celtic Cross

As you see in FPC Hammond's new logo, the cross contains a circle in addition to the typical "T" shape of the cross. This signifies the cross is a Celtic cross, a cross from our history rich with meaning. The main image for this post is an old photo of the St. Martin and Saint John's cross statues located on the Western side of the Abbey Church on the Island of Iona, Argyll and Bute, Western Scotland. The picture is from the Journal of Antiquities. Our Presbyterian roots trace back to Scotland where the Celtic cross is an ancient and important Christian symbol.

The basic cross already signifies deep meaning by representing the Roman instrument of torture and execution that Jesus Christ turned into a beautiful symbol of redemption and victory over death. The Celtic form adds the following meanings:

The circle is often described as representing:

Christ's halo, shining out God's light and presence to the whole world. Legends tell that in the 4th Century St. Patrick coopted the pagan symbol of the sun to represent the whole world being sustained by God's light.
Unity. The circle has no end or beginning, representing how God the Father, Son, and Spirit are all united: one God in three persons.
Eternity. The circle has no end. God's love and the hope of Salvation has no end and reaches out to all people.

Some of the crosses are inlaid with additional designs such as intricate knots or biblical illustrations adding yet more meaning.

Our Celtic cross logo is meant to be an artistic expression of the beauty, reverence, and wonder of our faith in Jesus Christ.

Welcome to our new web site!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:05:46 GMT

Website Introduction

In an effort to have better communication and to be more accessible to the community, FPCH has created this new web site. We hope that it will provide updated information to those in the community who are interested in our congregation!