A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on February 9th 2025 Something that I think about myself, and that other people often tell me they think about me, is that I am a patient person. I like this about myself and I’m glad that it is a part of who I am Read more…
A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on January 5th 2025 Good morning, A phrase many of you have heard me say before is that church is supposed to be boring. There is a wisdom here beyond setting low expectations for my sermons. Pastor Melissa Florer-Bixler the champion of this idea says, Read more…
A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on September 1st 2024 Good morning, I’ve always loved this poem from the Song of Songs. It’s a beautiful image of desire. It was a favorite of a college girlfriend of mine and we worked together to set in an illuminated calligraphy for the wedding Read more…
A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on August 25 2024 One of the blessings of being a part of Shalom for these last fifteen years has been getting to go out for coffee with John Powell occasionally. This typically happens at the Panera on Washtenaw. When we started going for coffee Read more…
A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on May 19 2024 Good morning, I’d like to begin today with a prayer for our brother John Powell, who fell ill yesterday. “God, at Pentecost you sent your spirit to unify your church. Today we ask you send your spirit to bring healing to Read more…
A Sermon by Trevor Bechtel on March 24 2024 Good morning, We are in one of those dense periods of religious observance. We have arrived at the beginning of holy week, traditionally regarded as the most important week in the Christian religion. I wish you all a Blessed Palm Sunday. Read more…
