I remember reading a review of the 2012 film adaptation of Les Miserables. The reviewer told the story of moviegoers entering the theater in tears, even before the movie had started. At our first rehearsal for GPPC’s second Richard Smallwood collaborative project, I couldn’t help but think back to those Les Mis  fans. At the very start, we knew we were in for something extraordinary. As Dale Heiskill agreed to lead us in prayer after one of the first rehearsals, I heard a whispered “yes!”...

“A tree, by its nature, seeks its future moment by moment.” - Jim Harrison I turned 69 last week. That may sound young to some, but it’s approaching one of those milestones that nudges one to again think about their “purpose” in life. We all have the chance to make a small difference in the world. Current events make the question of how we make a contribution feel more urgent. I’d like to ask you to consider how, through the GPPC Endowment, you can make a difference in what you give to the...

I regret I wasn’t a more dedicated student in my English classes. I completed the necessary assignments and did well enough. I could have...