we are a church for all people. we share in the worship of god,

in the christian tradition, making god’s grace

and love known as we work towards peace and justice.

Celebration is an inclusive and affirming center of worship and a vibrant part of the Fort Worth community.

I don’t have to tell you what a special place Celebration is. And to have the opportunity to serve beside each of you as your Pastor for the Interim is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever had. I am most grateful to God for the opportunity to use my gifts as we continue to make Celebration “a church where you will find extravagant hospitality and traditional worship without judgment.”

After spending almost 30 years in higher education I’m excited to return to my original calling as a pastor. I’m still on my journey like each of you. And like you I know that we will someday arrive. But until then I want to live by the first of the Benedictine Rules:

Live this life and do whatever is done in a spirit of Thanksgiving…

I hope you’ll join us in our journey of thanksgiving. There’ll be a place for you.

"We chose Celebration for our family because it offers a community where everyone, especially our children, can be embraced for who they are. It's important to us that our kids grow up in a place that values diversity and teaches them the importance of compassion and inclusion in their faith."