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Dear friends,   On February 18, a dozen members and friends gathered in a circle in the sanctuary for our Ash Wednesday service. We reflected on the biblical story of the prophet Elijah and the unnamed widow of Zarepheth – two people from different contexts who were hungry, tired, and despairing. We named the reality […]

Dear friends,   I am so grateful for this congregation. I am grateful for your tender hearts that feel the pain of our neighbors and our world, and for your toughness in showing up to ease that pain in difficult circumstances. I am grateful for your dedication to the work of healing, justice and compassion, […]

Dear friends, By the first weekend in January, the decorations have begun to come down, dried-up Christmas trees are on the front curb awaiting trash pick-up, and the post-Christmas sale rush is over. Just when we think things are getting back to normal, it’s time for another joyous celebration! On Sunday, January 4, we celebrate […]

Dear friends,   Here’s my favorite Bible Trivia question: What command is given more often than any other in the Bible? It’s not “Serve God.” It’s not “Love your neighbor.” It’s “Be not afraid.”   God says it to Abraham and Sarah as they set off on a journey to a new land and a […]

Dear friends,   “Hey, how about this one?” Kyle Shepherd turned his computer around. Fran Bogle, Clair Ball and I were intrigued: how could Kyle create a meme just like that? Our different generations were showing!   The meme depicted a superhighway with an exit curving off to the right. The sign on the overpass […]

Dear friends,   This fall, our worship centers around the theme, “Living the Kin-dom.” We began with the first words Jesus spoke in his ministry: “The kingdom [realm, kin-dom] of God has come near.” In a time when the kingdom of Caesar seemed all powerful, Jesus’ words were dramatic and dangerous. He called the people […]

Dear friends,   Twenty-five years ago, in 2000, our church made a decision that has shaped who we are today. After a year of study and reflection, we voted unanimously to be Open and Affirming. We developed a statement (found in our bulletin every Sunday) to proclaim that we seek to welcome and affirm people […]

Dear friends,   I am in awe. I am in awe of the people in our congregation who have leapt into the brand-new Climate Hope Affiliate of Metrowest Project (CHAMP) with both feet – writing Letters to the Editor, calling friends in swing states, and building connections with legislative staffers. I am in awe of […]

Dear friends,   Pentecost is one of my favorite Christian holidays. It is dramatic, bold, colorful and fun. It speaks truths we need to hear. It inspires courage and challenges us to trust that we are never alone.   The story of Pentecost begins with Jesus’ disciples hiding away in a locked room. They were […]

Dear friends,   Hope is alive! With trumpet and tuba, flowers and blessing eggs, we boldly proclaimed our Easter faith. Christ has risen. Love is more powerful than hatred, fear and even death. In a time when it is easy to feel overwhelmed by hopelessness, we celebrate that hope is a gift from God.   […]