Rev. Willis Jones (d. 2016) was a pastor who served several congregations in the Reformed Church of America including First Reformed Church of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York and Third Reformed Church of Holland, Michigan. At the time of his passing, he was serving Crown Church of Scotland in Iverness.
Last Updated: September 10, 2025
It was Heidi's fourth birthday, and we had planned to go on a family outing to Playland in Rye, New York. As we sar-dined ourselves into the "birthday mobile," we were in a festive mood, ready for a day of fun and celebration. But just as we were about to pull out of the driveway the telephone started its ominous j anglings. The kids were armed with ready wisdom, "They'll call back— c'mon, Dad." But Dad didn't listen; the Calvinist tug was too intense.
Most Christians would be horrified if a ban were placed on the celebration of Christmas—as some claim happened in Boston many years ago. Yet many are reluctant to celebrate other holy days from the Christian church year. Seasons like Advent, Epiphany, and Lent seem to have a Roman Catholic or Episcopalian aura about them.
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