News & Reflections
Blessings to You and Yours
As I write, Jewish, Muslim and Christians worldwide are in the midst of or are preparing for the celebrations of Passover, Ramadan and Easter (date as observed by Protestant and Catholic Christians). Once every 33 years these important holidays overlap and we find ourselves in seasons of celebration and remembrance together. Though each faith tradition […]
Welcoming with Wide Open Arms
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; – Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, NRSV As flowers start blooming this season at Stony Point Center, we […]
A Prayer for the Refugee Crisis in Ukraine
As we pray for the continued strength of the people, mercy for the people and peace for their countries, we wanted to share a safe place to contribute to our efforts to help. The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) comes to the aid of both Americans and our global neighbors. Please visit this page for ways […]
Spring Is On Its Way
Walking around campus today, I was struck by the stoic beauty of the sycamores. Tall trees of white and brown reaching into a blue sky. Snow sits in piles still melting from the latest storm but I can’t help but think that these trees are stretching – getting ready to shake off the cold and […]
Welcome Back, We’re Open!
Stony Point Center has hosted a wide range of guest groups so far in 2022, including a migrant worker’s association, a ministry of dance and healing, and an alliance dedicated to positive economic and social change. We’re looking forward to hosting many more groups through the rest of the year! And good news: There’s still […]