…in the News

Stay up to date on church news and coverage of our church and pastor!

Pastor Thorpe frequently contributes to Newsday’s Asking the Clergy. Read his comments, view the latest church news, and explore past media coverage of our church.

Pastor Thorpe 11/2/25 Pastor Thorpe 11/2/25

When Do You Hear God’s Voice?

Article published 11/2/2025

Church-in-the-Garden 10/31/25 Church-in-the-Garden 10/31/25

2025 CancerCare Walk for Hope

Pastor Thorpe 9/8/25 Pastor Thorpe 9/8/25

CITG Zoom Bible Study

Pastor Thorpe 8/31/25 Pastor Thorpe 8/31/25

How do you keep the pews full?

Article published 8/31/2025

Pastor Thorpe 6/22/25 Pastor Thorpe 6/22/25

How did you choose your faith?

Article published 6/22/2025

Pastor Thorpe 4/20/25 Pastor Thorpe 4/20/25

Easter Flowers

Pastor Thorpe 3/16/25 Pastor Thorpe 3/16/25

Spring’s Renewal Echoed in Holy Days

Article published 3/16/25

Pastor Thorpe 12/15/24 Pastor Thorpe 12/15/24

Honoring a partner’s evolving faith

Article published 12/15/2024

Church-in-the-Garden 10/18/24 Church-in-the-Garden 10/18/24

10-Year Pastoral Anniversary Recap

View images of our Pastor’s tenth anniversary celebration.

Pastor Thorpe 10/13/24 Pastor Thorpe 10/13/24

What does Psalm 23 teach us?

Article published 10/13/2024

Pastor Thorpe 7/7/24 Pastor Thorpe 7/7/24

Explain ‘Turning the Other Cheek’

Article published 7/7/2024

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Be inspired, show love, honor

Article published 5/26/2024

Pastor Thorpe 3/3/24 Pastor Thorpe 3/3/24

How Covid Changed Worship

Article published 3/3/2024

Pastor Thorpe 1/14/24 Pastor Thorpe 1/14/24

How Can we Stand Up to Racism?

Article published 1/14/2024

Pastor Thorpe 12/23/23 Pastor Thorpe 12/23/23

Faith & Fellowship

Read about our 2022 Christmas service in Newsday.

Pastor Thorpe 11/26/23 Pastor Thorpe 11/26/23

What are you grateful for this year?

Article published 11/26/2023

Pastor Thorpe 11/5/23 Pastor Thorpe 11/5/23

How have you collaborated with people of other faiths?

Article published 11/5/2023

Pastor Thorpe 9/17/23 Pastor Thorpe 9/17/23

What does your Congregation offer the Gen Z generation?

Article published 9/17/2023

Pastor Thorpe 7/16/23 Pastor Thorpe 7/16/23

Is Artificial Intelligence a Help or Hindrance to Faith?

Article published 7/16/2023

Pastor Thorpe 4/30/23 Pastor Thorpe 4/30/23

Is it OK to work on a religious day of rest?

Article published 4/30/2023