Dear Congregational Family, I’m writing this week to give a brief report on the AFLC Annual Conference from last week. 1. AFLC Annual Conference: Last week the Annual Conference of our national church…

Dear Congregational Family, 1. Flag Day: Today is Flag Day in our nation. I vaguely remembered that there might be some symbolism in the colors of the U.S. flag, so I “DuckDuckGo’ed” it. Here is what…

Dear Congregational Family, 1. Summer Reading program for Kids!: “CPH Reads” is a summer reading program offered by Concordia Publishing House. Ruthfred is participating as a way to keep our kids read…

Dear Congregational Family, 1. First Communions / Pentecost: This coming Sunday five new confirmands in our church will receive Holy Communion for the first time. They are: Vienne Capri Battaglia Made…

Dear Congregational Family, 1. Confirmation: It was a joy and delight to witness the Confirmation of our students this past Sunday as they personally confirmed their faith in the Lord! We praise God f…

Dear Congregational Family, 1. Graduations: Each year Ruthfred gratefully acknowledges the accomplishments of our congregation’s college graduates. If you know of any members of our congregation who a…

Dear Congregational Family, 1. Election Day: A week from today is Primary Election Day here in Pennsylvania. With so many issues in our culture that are challenging traditional Judeo-Christian values,…

Dear Congregational Family, 1. Sabbatical: During Pastor Carlson’s sabbatical, I am honored that he asked me to fill in for many of the Two on Tuesday submissions. I ask your indulgence, and I pray th…

Dear Congregational Family, 1. Sabbatical: Thank you again so much for the opportunity to take these sabbatical weeks! This week I am trying to wrap things up and transition to the sabbatical. Even th…

Dear Congregational Family, 1. Easter Celebration: Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! It was an absolute delight to see our sanctuary filled for the services on Easter Sunday! Fred, Bob, Melissa, Ch…