CHMF Notes

Small updates from the life of our church.

Dancing in Formation
Church Life

Dancing in Formation

Structure has intrigued me (Ben) for a long time. As a student of the beautiful game of soccer, I’m fascinated…

How to Tell a Story (and calendars!)
Church Life

How to Tell a Story (and calendars!)

Background on the Narrative Lectionary This fall 2026 at CHMF we’ve embarked on a journey in worship using scripture texts…

Walking in Wonder
Campers and counselors standing in a wide circle on the grass among tall trees at Camp Friedenswald.
Reflections

Walking in Wonder

I just got back home to North Carolina after being the camp pastor for pre-junior week at Camp Friedenswald, a…

A Family of Adult Siblings
Conference attendees seated at round tables with notebooks and papers during a Central District Conference session.
Reflections

A Family of Adult Siblings

On Thursday, June 25 – Saturday, June 27, I (Ben) attended the Central District Conference annual meeting in Harrisonburg, VA.…