Matthew 11:28-30 This morning I brought my book bag to be blessed, because I use it on a day-to-day basis, and it carries papers and to-do lists that always can use a blessing. Just for show, I brought along my big backpack, even though it doesn’t get much use these days. It is in a […]
A Labyrinth of Lavender
Psalm 139:1-14; John 7:37-38 “Look!” I called back to Dawn, my biking partner. “Now that is a real labyrinth!” What prompted my enthusiasm, besides the novelty of a lavender labyrinth along a bike path in Hungary, was that I had been fooled by a labyrinth only a few days before. Fran, Dawn and her spouse […]
God Is With Us! Devotions
During the season of Lent, many of us enjoyed waking up to Lenten Devotionals in our email in-boxes. The stories, photos and reflections by church members were inspiring and helped us get to know one another better. Many people expressed sadness that they ended when Easter came! So we decided, at a recent congregational meeting, […]
Summer Mission Projects
Looking for a way to make a difference? Have a little extra time this summer? Want to spend time with people of all ages? Then join us for two mission opportunities offered this summer: Daniel’s Table Service Day Friday, July 12 from 1:00-4:00pm In mid-July we will gather a group of youth and adults to […]
Framingham Community Farms
Take a walk past the raised beds at Framingham Community Farm and you will see the beautiful results of sun, rain and human commitment to fight hunger. We are so grateful for the work of our friends from Ma’Yan Tikvah who dedicated their Mitzvah Day with us. Beans and flowers were planted, wood chips were […]
Search Committee Update
We are still meeting several times per month. We have had a variety of candidates sending their profiles to us and have had many interviews. Some candidates are looking for a call for ordination, some are already newly ordained, some have been in ordained ministry for some time. We feel we have met with several […]
A Fourth of July Reflection
Dear friends, One of my most vivid memories of the Fourth of July is an evening spent on the National Mall in Washington DC. It was 1987, and I was doing a summer internship at First Congregational Church in Washington, D.C. The church was deeply committed to living out our faith in the wider world. […]
Anniversary Thanks
Dear friends, What a glorious surprise! Thank you for the very special celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of my ordination. It means so much to me. The litany the deacons led was beautiful. It was especially powerful to have the entire congregation offer me the blessing that I am privileged to offer you as the […]
Sunday, June 30, 2019 Worship
Galatians 5:1, 13-25 “For Freedom”
Sunday, June 23, 2019 Worship
Deacon Chris Leigh-Manuell preaching