I started a journal here a while ago when I figured out I was going to move to Buffalo. I've been here one month now, and I would like to journal on a regular basis, so here goes.

I came to serve Lafayette Ave. Presbyterian Church as their new pastor. I accepted the call there because they are wonderful people, in a beautiful building, in a fantastic neighborhood. My wife and I bought a house nearby on Lexington.

Right now, the Church community is like a family. Everybody knows one another, and loves one another, but we don't always agree on everything. I like that. The family does, for the most part, agree that we are here to be a force for good in the Elmwood Village. We already put a lot of ourselves into Loaves and Fishes, but we hope to make a difference in whole lot of other ways.

The church building is in what I consider a perfect location. I would love to utilize it more fully. Send me a note if you would ever like to see what it's like. In addition to a great space for worship, there is a gym, classrooms, a social hall, and even a log cabin. Quite nice.

I have absolutely loved my month in Buffalo. Friendly people, lots of good food, and so much to do during the summer.

Anyway, the church will soon have a website if you want information about it. If you don't like Christians, or church, or whatever, I understand, but I am also quick to caution you not to believe the stereotypes. We're certainly not perfect, but we're also nothing like those people that were shouting at the pride parade. We do our best to love God and love our neighbors, following the way of Jesus. Other than that, we're pretty much like most other people.

The church gathers at 10am Sundays. If you want to know more about who we are, stop and visit or drop a note.

By the way, I won't always post about the church. I'm pretty excited about all the free music here this summer, and getting to know the improv scene, too.