Prayerie prayer walks have been a journey of uncovering and coming into agreement with God’s original intent for Erie—responding to the call to “prepare the way of the Lord” (Isaiah 40:3). We have stood together to contend for the lifting of...
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Erie has a rich history shaped by individuals drawn to this region who embody a deep love for God and their neighbors. One inspiring example is the Sisters of Saint Joseph (SSJ). Their story demonstrates how taking a leap of faith and embracing...
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Windchill Factor We here in Erie are a hardy bunch who know how to persevere in a Snow-pocalypse! I would submit that issues of faith verses fear are at the core of Erie. We can be bold, over-comers when the need arises. As a matter of fact, it...
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When asking the Lord for direction concerning PrayErie in 2024, I felt we were to continue with the monthly prayer walks and engaging with other prayer assignments. This year’s prayer focus is on the Ecclesia; defined as God’s “called out ones.”...
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We didn’t know what to do when smart phones came out. The option to upgrade came to us in 2012. My husband was going to be working overseas with active-duty military as a mental health counselor and we wanted to be able to keep in touch while he...
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I’ll just come out with it; I loved the years when I was able to be a stay-at-home Mom. My kids are the best and I love spending time with them so I didn’t much like it when my adult children moved away from Erie. All three have moved for spouses...
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As we wind down from the initial effects of this global pandemic, I am increasingly thankful to have been able to shelter in place here in Erie. As schools, day cares, businesses, and jobs have been shut down, vulnerable single parent households...
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One of the things I have missed the most during the Covid-19 pandemic is being able to go into Nursing Homes and sing to the residents. It was such a joy to be part of the Impact Singers. The group was originally formed in 2008, out of Erie First...
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On December 11, 1753, young George Washington, a Colonel in the militia of Virginia, arrived at French Fort LeBoeuf with a message from the British crown. It was an eviction notice. The French had trapped and traded with the First Nations for...
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The granddaughter of a dairy farmer, I was reared near the historic town of Waterford, and grew up appreciating my cultural heritage. The family loved corn roasts and square dances; I have to admit, the sound of a polka still gets my foot...
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Well Erie, here we are …. finally, “green.” We’ve crossed the threshold into the next chapter of our story, and who doesn’t love a good story? Given the history here, we have plenty of good stories, some have better endings than others. How we...
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[Part 1 of A Preacher and a Plague is the story of Evangelist Billy Sunday coming to Erie and the Spanish Influenza pandemic which hit the world a few years later. Part 2 is about a more recent evangelist and the current pestilence.] A Preacher...
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