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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.   […]

Dear friends, I am worn out and exhilarated! I am writing this article after returning from our first-ever Family Service Project Trip. Fifteen of us – five youth, three young adults, and seven young-at-heart adults – participated in a weekend program led by “Incredible Days,” an organization that helps church groups learn and grow as […]

Dear friends,   We need each other. That’s nothing new; we have always needed each other! What is new – or feels new – is that we are living in a time of tremendous instability, distress and discord. Our rights and the rights and well-being of the most vulnerable around us are under threat. It […]

Dear friends, Before our combined Epiphany worship service, the pastors from the four participating churches were talking with our guest preacher, Rev. Matt Crane. We were saying how much we were looking forward to his message and to connecting with his organization. Hospitality Common, Inc., is doing both practical and visionary work to support our […]