Sunday, June 2 at 3:00pm The Wellesley Hills Congregational Church You are joyfully invited to celebrate the ordination of Nena Davis Radkte, our most recent student pastor and mentored minister. A reception will follow. Wellesley Hills Congregational Church is located at 207 Washington Street in Wellesley. Speak to Debbie if you want to carpool.
Connecting Generations
Dear friends, At our congregational meeting last month, we spent a few minutes reflecting on our Lenten theme, “Connecting Generations.” Many folks talked about the gifts we received during that season: Moving stories told in our daily devotional; Pew Partnerships that helped adults and children get to know each other; our Confirmands sharing in worship […]
“Shaken”
Acts 16:16-34 We took off our watches and jewelry, emptied our pockets and gave the guard behind the bulletproof glass our driver’s licenses. Another guard called out five names. “You five go first—into the trap.” The trap was aptly named. We entered and the door slammed and latched behind us. The door on the other […]
Troubled Waters
Revelation 22:1-2; John 5:1-9 “O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life.” Every time I sing America the Beautiful, I struggle to get through these lines without crying. Part of what stirs my tears is the way these words lift up what is […]
A Meal That Changes Everything
Acts 11:1-18; John 13:31-35 It took an act of God–a movement of the Holy Spirit–to bring Peter and Cornelius together. It took a wild vision full of disturbing imagery and a shocking command repeated three times to a stunned Peter. It took an angel appearing to Cornelius. It took three messengers and a journey. It […]
I will fear no evil
Psalm 23; John 10:11-18 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. “I will fear no evil.” Powerful, challenging words, for there is so much that we fear. Some of what we fear is stuff we might be inclined to define […]
On the Road
Luke 24:13-32; Acts 9:1-9 I was trying desperately not to cry. It wasn’t the place to wear your emotions on your sleeve. I was in a temporary auxiliary airport terminal in New Delhi at a low point in my 2008 sabbatical travels. After an amazing trip to the Galapagos, Fran and I had spent 5 […]
Mother’s Day Collection
Sunday, May 12 during worship Spread the love on Mother’s Day by bringing in hand and body lotions (all types) and size 6 diapers for A Place to Turn food pantry. They have requested these specific items which are in especially high demand.
Seeds of Grace Grants
Applications Due June 15 The Board of Wider Mission announces its second round of grant-making with the Seeds of Grace Mission Fund. This fund was created as part of our merger with Grace Church to support partner organizations that are actively working to make the world a more just, loving, welcoming, and sustainable place. Please […]
Wider Mission Celebrates Years of Commitment
After over ten years of participation on the Board of Wider Mission, Karen Dolliver has decided to step down. We are so grateful for her many years of commitment to service, especially for her leadership with the Gifts that Give fair and the annual Christmas collection for the Pathways shelter. We know that she will […]