Together as the Body of Christ

February marks an important season in the life of our church—not simply because of what appears on the calendar, but because of what God continues to form among us as the Body of Christ.

In the weeks ahead, we are returning to a foundational question: what does it mean to live faithfully as the Body of Christ—a people ignited by the Spirit, shaped by the cross of Christ, and sent in the Father’s love? This vision is not aspirational language. It is a calling rooted in Scripture and lived out through grace.

Grace is always active and transformative. God’s grace does not merely forgive; it forms. It draws us into holiness of heart and life, shapes us for service, and calls us into shared responsibility for Christ’s mission in the world. Faith, when received fully, takes visible shape in how we live—individually and together.

In preparation for our upcoming Covenant Service and Annual Business Meeting, I am inviting our church to set aside Saturday, February 21, as a day of prayer and fasting. Throughout Scripture and the life of the Church, moments of discernment are preceded by intentional prayer. Fasting is not about earning God’s favor, but about quieting our hearts so we may better listen and respond to God’s leading together. This may look different for each person—abstaining from food, media, or other daily rhythms—but the purpose is shared: to create space for humility, prayer, and attentiveness to God.

On Sunday, February 22, we will gather for a Wesley Covenant Service—a historic and deeply meaningful practice within our tradition. Covenant renewal is not a declaration of spiritual achievement, but an honest offering of ourselves to God once more, trusting His grace to lead and sustain us. It is a moment to place our lives again in God’s hands and to reaffirm our shared commitment to Christ and to one another.

Following the Covenant Service, we will hold our Annual Business Meeting. This sequence is intentional. Our decisions, stewardship, and shared responsibilities are grounded first in worship and covenant, reminding us that our life together flows from Christ, not convenience.

My prayer is that this season would invite each of us into deeper attentiveness to God’s work among us. As we renew our covenant and look ahead together, may we do so as a people shaped by grace, rooted in love, and committed to faithfulness—together.

— Pastor Walt