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Going Out, Going Forward
“Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey; but I will not go up among you, or I would consume you on the way, for you are a...
Pastor Jon Bailey
Jul 215 min read


A Mid-Year Spiritual Check-In
Over four years ago, when we purchased a new vehicle—a hybrid van—we knew the regular maintenance schedule would look different. Because...
Pastor Jon Bailey
Jun 303 min read


Stoicism, Christianity, and the Power of Action
Rustic Still Life with Open Book and Yellow Flowers by Hello Aesthe , March 25, 2025 Recently, I was reviewing Seneca’s writings on...
Pastor Jon Bailey
Jun 63 min read


A Spirit-Filled Model / The Healthy Community of Acts 2:38–47
A healthy community is one that fosters well-being, equity, and active participation among its members. The early church, as described in Acts 2:38–47, offers a profound vision of what it means to be a healthy, Spirit-led community.
Pastor Jon Bailey
May 76 min read


Why do we exist?
Why do we exist as a church? This is a question that I think about often.
In a world of ever-changing culture, it seems more imperative than ever for us to clarify why we exist.
Pastor Jon Bailey
Apr 104 min read


Strength in Vulnerability
“The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.” (Proverbs 29:25) As we journey through Lent, a season of...
WUMC Secretary
Mar 63 min read


Stay Calm & Carry On
We live in some interesting times. Spiritual apathy, possibly caused by spiritual atrophy, can leave us unprepared. Do we navigate distress?
Pastor Jon Bailey
Feb 67 min read


Does your Resolution Stick?
Start the New Year with Christ-centered resolutions. Reflect, reset, and grow—embracing change, community, and God’s guidance.
Pastor Jon Bailey
Dec 16, 20244 min read


Snowballs and Boogers
Advent invites us to pause, reflect, and prepare for Christ’s coming—not just as a memory of Bethlehem but as hope for today and tomorrow.
Pastor Jon Bailey
Dec 5, 20245 min read


Troubling News
In worship this last month through a sermon series we have been considering our objective to “Live Love” as Christians and those...
Pastor Jon Bailey
Jun 25, 20246 min read


Level You Legs
While in seminary, one of my mentor pastors gave the old-timey image of a circus act where someone took thin poles and spun plates on them.
Pastor Jon Bailey
Jun 6, 20244 min read


We Work Together
There are many reasons I love the UMC, I am a UMC clergy person after all, but one of the most compelling reasons is our common purpose....
Pastor Jon Bailey
May 7, 20243 min read


Burst into Bloom!
There is something about this time of year which asks us to pay a little more attention. Paying attention is a spiritual practice. I...
Pastor Jon Bailey
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Get Yoked!
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and...
pastorjon4
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Midwest Mission (Iowa) Experience!
Jesus teaches us to help those in need! 12 ladies from Maple Grove UMC, Walnut Hills UMC and Windsor UMC did just that. Last week, they...
pastorjon4
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Just try one bite...
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him! (Psalm 34:8) Taste and see?! Normally, I try to “see”...
Pastor Jon Bailey
Jan 25, 20244 min read


Accomplishing Advent
Windsor Advent Celebration During the season of Advent, we were focused on celebrating Jesus’ birth. Jesus asks us to help those in need,...
Christine McFarland
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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