by Matt Landry | Mar 10, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
I was standing in our church parking in downtown South Bend. It had been a long day, yet there I was with several police officers and EMTs. We were with a man who had been in our soup kitchen just hours before and was suffering from a mental health crisis in our...
by Matt Landry | Mar 2, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
It can be hard to know how to respond to the continual news of violence in our community. It seems like every time I watch our local Indianapolis news I hear of another shooting. Since I have been pastor of Castleton, I have held three prayer vigils in our community...
by Matt Landry | Jan 12, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
As people of faith, it’s important to pray anytime and everywhere. I recently had experiences that reminded how important it is. Whether we’re in church or out in public, we can pause for prayer. I recently found myself praying in two very different places. ...
by Matt Landry | Nov 28, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
Christmas is coming soon! Are you ready to celebrate? Hold on now! Advent comes first. It’s an overlooked season, but an important one. We not only prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth, but we prepare for his coming again. The word Advent comes from a word that...
by Matt Landry | Nov 22, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
What are you thankful for? It’s a good question to ask this time of year. We ask this at church, maybe around meal tables at Thanksgiving, and within our families. It’s good to take time to celebrate together and give thanks. Gratitude is not something I express all...
by Matt Landry | Nov 1, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
Every year on November 1, the Christian world takes time to remember and celebrate our saints. We refer to saints as those who lived and died in the faith of Jesus Christ. Much of culture celebrates Halloween, or All Hallows’ (saints) Eve, with little to no reference...
