"On this Second Sunday of Advent we’re talking about Jesus as the good shepherd. What made him a good shepherd? Why is that name so important for our lives in today’s world?"

-Rev. Dr. Mac Schafer 

"As the first Sunday of Advent, we will gather and center on our traditions. We will light the Advent wreath, sing carols of preparation, and create a space to reflect on the promise that Jesus meets us with his renewing light."

-Rev. Becca Bateman 

"It's hard to express the deep gratitude I have for you as I lean on the exit door, knowing a new and wonderful entrance awaits Pastor Mac. After more than a year at DPC, one would think I had said all I needed to say. So, this week I wrap it up with a little reminder that I hope you will never forget. I will spell it out for you this week in worship. See you then."

 -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"I don’t know how many of you play a musical instrument, but do you know the most difficult instrument to play? This week Leonard Bernstein, John the Baptist, and Peter’s brother provide the answer. Confused? Not to worry... I’ll orchestrate the answer in my sermon."

-Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"This week we will take a look at the Scripture account of the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus does a pretty miraculous act experienced by the disciples and so many others. Jesus does not expect from us such splendors and magnificence...or does he?" 

 -Rev. Becca Bateman

"This Sunday was All Saints’ Day. In our tradition, a saint isn’t a plastic statue or someone who appears in a stained glass window. Humphrey Bogart, Jesus, and a shy Baptist from Mississippi all help us understand what it means to be a saint. Who knows, you might be one too!” 

-Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

“What can a former seminary president, a prophet named Ezekiel, a published Rabbi, and the literary character Faust teach us about dragons? You do know there are dragons out there, right? An even more pressing question is 'what do you do when you face a dragon?"   

-Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

“There is a common thread of life and faith that connects us to a dancing king, a sour puss, and Lee Ann Womack. I’ll share more this week in worship. Hope to see you on Sunday and bring your dancing shoes!”   

 -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

“This week we look forward to welcoming long time DPC friend Ruth Faith Santana-Grace as our guest preacher. Ruth hardly needs an introduction, and her list of accomplishments is as long and diverse as a menu at an NJ or PA diner. She has traveled across America and around the globe as the past moderator of the 225th PC(USA) General Assembly. Her joy, enthusiasm, and love for Christ is contagious.”   

-Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

“Instead of my usual ‘sermon blurb’ this week, I am thrilled that we will welcome Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto, from Princeton Seminary, to DPC. Eric is an amazing preacher and teacher! His classes are the first to fill up each year. Eric will preach at both services and then, during the education hour, lead us in a discussion of life in the early church and its lessons for the church today.”   

 -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort