“For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground;I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.”—Isaiah 44:3 Dear friends, One of the difficult things about our adoption experience in Russia was that the water everywhere was unfit to drink. Even in the […]
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Out of the Waters
Dear friends, Rain…snow…ocean waves…flowing brooks…still waters…a refreshing drink…. Water is at the center of our lives. We are made up of water. We depend on water. It is no surprise that many of the stories of our faith are about water. This year, our Lenten theme draws upon the centrality of water to our lives […]
“Down Here”
“Down Here” Luke 9:28-43a Selections from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speech in Memphis, Tennessee, April 3, 1968. (See text at bottom of post) Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark February 27, 2022 “You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you and bear with you?” Such harsh words from […]
Praying for the people of Ukraine
Dear friends, Last night and today, I have watched news of the invasion of Ukraine with horror and terror. I am horrified for the people of Ukraine. I cannot imagine what it would be like to wake up to the sound of bombs. I cannot imagine what it would take to stand firm […]
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Chat, Pray, Love February
Sunday Morning WorshipSundays at 10:00am, In person and/or via ZoomJoin us for worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. We will email a song sheet each Sunday morning for anyone who would like to follow along from home. Sunday School with Karen NellIn February, Christian Explorers will gather with their Sunday school friends in the Tent of Meeting […]
Caring for One Another
February Special OfferingWorcester FellowshipWorcester Fellowship, is an Outdoor UCC church that brings together people who have no homes, people in transition, and people who are housed. For many years we have supported them with warm socks at Epiphany, by bringing lunch to serve after worship services, and through Seeds of Grace. Your support enables them […]
Kermit’s Korner: Gardening, now?
Icy, cold, bleak February days—time to think about a garden? February is a great time to start thinking about starting a vegetable garden, or even just a few vegetable plant containers, for the spring. You may want to start some seeds at home, and it’s not too early to do that or start planning for spring […]
Worship February
During the month of February, in honor of Black History month, we will draw upon the writings and speeches (including some you may have never heard) of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, as they illuminate and are illuminated by the gospel story. We plan to worship in person and there will always be a Zoom […]
Group Singing Returns in February
Group Singing Returns in FebruaryWe’re excited to try multiple weeks of live music in the sanctuary this month! It feels like a long time since the amazing Christmas Sunday celebration with On the Fence leading worship alongside Cheryl at the organ, and with our choir singing “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.” Even Christmas Eve, with Amy […]