“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 […]
Hi everyone, a few announcements… *** Calling all bakers! All are invited to bring a batch of their favorite Christmas cookies to the Round Room for the cookie fundraiser/swap next Sunday. After services fill a box (provided) with an assortment of delicious goodies that you can freeze now and share during the holidays. Cookies: $4 […]
Do the signs of the times alarm you? I was stuck in a long line of traffic that stretched from the Throg’s Neck Bridge up I95 all the way to Route 8, which gave me almost 3 hours to listen to NPR. The dominant story was President Obama’s impending decision about immigration reform. The Republican […]
“You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly.” 2 Cor. 9:7 These words are on the reverse side of a new “Offering Card” that we’ve placed in the pew pockets at church. Seeing the card at another […]
The UCC continues to fascinate me. Or, maybe the fascination has more to do with the readings that I’m attempting to keep up with for the UCC History, Theology, and Polity course that I’m taking. The theme that keeps emerging is the denomination’s serious wrestling with questions of ecclesiology: How is The Church defined? What […]
I hear that there tend to be two fairly defined groups of viewers of the new HBO series, The Leftovers. There are those who have no interest in the drama or in the characters. And there are those who find the series’ theme with all its mysteries and accompanying storylines of the confused and coping […]
Be gentle. Those two words make up one of the most important life lessons that I am still learning to live by. Be gentle. It is good practical advice simply for the sake of maintaining happy working relationships with people. I have, on many occasions, felt deeply annoyed at another person’s mistake only to find […]
Hola mis amigos! The Stewardship Board would like to thank everyone for attending the Cinco de Mayo Chili Cook-Off. There were about 100 people in attendance for the festivities and for judging the 13 delicious chili recipes. We started with an ice-breaker clothes pin game, where you had to get people to say “salsa”, “chili” […]
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