This Friday, “love” will be everywhere. Your favorite shows, commercials, stores, and even the news will talk about love. “LOVE” is both a powerful emotion and a powerful word.

Full disclosure: before I was ordained, I used to avoid the Annual Meeting at my church. Annual Meeting Sunday? Great! I’ll go out for Sunday morning bagels instead. 

With Grateful Hearts, our 2025 Annual Campaign, is Bethesda-by-the-Sea’s invitation to reflect on our blessings and respond with gratitude.