Rev. Drew Weseman

In terms of Lenten baking, the hot cross bun is perhaps the most iconic. While it’s precise origins are unclear, these sweet spiced buns topped with a white cross have been an Easter staple for centuries. Tradition tells us that it was an English monk in the 14th century who first crafted these during Holy Read more

Even as this broken bread was scattered over the hills, and was gathered together and became one, so let Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ forever.  Didache chapter 9, first century CE  Communion has always been one of the most Read more

For my first Thanksgiving with my wife’s family, one of the most meaningful acts of hospitality on their part was that they made it a point to ask if there was a particular menu item that was traditional for me. While it was a simple question, it was a way of recognizing my own family’s Read more

I have never been a confident bread baker. Cakes, cookies, pastry are all very scientific. You add the carefully measured ingredients, mix them with a few techniques and most of the time the result will be what you want. Bread, however, is an intuitive art. When I look at my wife’s bread recipes most of Read more