A colleague of mine was recently telling me how he is working with his church to develop a plan for his upcoming sabbatical. I asked him what his theme is going to be. He said that he didn’t know yet. He knew that he needed some rest and renewal, but he wanted to work with […]
“For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 It is mid November as I write this little article. We are moving toward our big “Consecration Sunday” pledge-giving celebration, the […]
The Great Thanksgiving Once a month we have a Prayer of Great Thanksgiving, which is offered when the offering plates are brought forward. At the same time a Communion chalice and a paten with bread are brought forward. The white cloths that cover the elements that are already in place are removed so that all […]
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes… The tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And […]
What Are You Looking For? During my week of spiritual renewal I attended Sunday worship at a nearby congregation. There was much about the experience that I appreciated: someone greeted me at the door and held it for me as I entered. The narthex was clean and had a display of materials that visitors might […]
The Trumbull Congregational Church Christian Education program recently raised $1,700 for Heifer International, a 70 year old charity which helps bring sustainable agriculture and commerce to impoverished areas around the world. Read more on Trumbull Patch
In her book, Real Good Church, Molly Phinney Baskette offers a top ten list of reasons you should be going to church. My favorite is number 2: “Taking a break from our hectic lives to come to church is accepting the gift of Sabbath. Wayne Mueller says, ‘[Sabbath] dissolves the artificial urgency of our days, […]
“Among her research subjects, those who were most in touch with the fact that they could be hurt – could lose, could get it wrong – but went ahead seeking connection anyway were more likely to be happier, to have more satisfying relationships and a higher sense of self-worth.” (Ayanna Johnson Watkins quoting the research […]
“For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures.” – 1 Cor. 15:3-4 That one phrase: “Christ died […]
The intergenerational book group reads a selection of books from all different genres. Historical fiction is a favorite. Books are chosen from member suggestions. The gatherings start with a discussion of the book and evolves into conversation and a lot of laughter. The group gathers every six weeks or so, usually a Thursday night from 7:00 […]
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