Now What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into?

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes • September 3, 2025

The Garden Moves to Its New Home

As we have been moving into the office this week I’ve had that familiar feeling that many of us have experienced at some point in our lives: the overwhelming thought, “Oh no, what have I gotten myself into?” In those moments of uncertainty, we often find ourselves questioning our choices, our paths, and our purpose. These are the moments when the most important question could be “What might God be trying to teach us in these moments?”


Have you ever had the feeling, "Oh no, what have I gotten myself into?" It is a feeling that we probably have all had from time to time, but do we ever stop and think what God might be trying to teach us in these moments?


On Sunday we have our first service at First Congregational Church at 7171 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis. See you there!

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