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
Character, Endurance and Hope
Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5 “Come on, let’s go out.” Frank picked up the thermos of hot chocolate and coaxed his kids out the door. He led them on a walk through the snow on a sunny winter’s day. When they got to the top of a hill, he challenged them: “Go ahead, lie down and […]
Sunday, June 16, 2019 Worship
Father’s Day Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5 “And Character Produces Hope” 5:30 pm Seeds of Grace Worship
Special Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, May 29 at noon in Sue Dickerman Hall We’ve had Chinese, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Turkish, and Brazilian take-out; and now it’s time for Colombian food! Our new neighbors at Saxonville Mills Cafe will prepare a mix of tasty treats with Colombian roots―empanadas, pastries, coffee, and more. Please sign up in church or by calling […]
June Bible Study
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study class has completed our study of Luke’s Gospel. In the fall we will continue Luke’s writings as we study the Acts of the Apostles. For our final gathering on June 12, we will welcome biblical scholar Father Don Pachuta, who will talk with us about the impact of translation on […]
Celebrate Pride
Friday, June 7 at 6:30 pm in Edwards Hall June is Pride month, a season to celebrate the pride that comes in claiming all of who we are, a season to celebrate individuals and families of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. It is a season to claim and reclaim our commitment to […]