…just showing up. I’m not sure who said it, but it’s a rule of thumb that is worth remembering. Last Sunday was a high for First Congregational. When did you last see that many children in church? When did you
SEIZE THE MOMENT—WELCOME BACK SUNDAY
Doubtless when others have learned that you are part of First Congregational or consider yourself a person of faith, you’ve felt a backlash in one form or another. Many different responses are possible in that moment. But one of
HELLO, GOODBYE!
“So as I embark on a new journey, I want you to know that each and every one of you has helped me grow too. I’ve grown in my faith and most importantly, I have grown in my family too.
WILL YOU BACK ME UP?
Recently from the pulpit, I traced sources of the church’s unity. I named our fragmented, individualistic era and how fragile and elusive it is to experience oneness as a people. Deep unity is not about forcing a common teaching
FACING CHANGE, EMBRACING THE FUTURE
Summertime in New England churches can be somewhat deceptive. The fields of ministry seemingly lie fallow. Attendance comes down and much less happens. But all the while the church quietly restores and renews itself for what lies ahead. For
ARE GOD’S LOVE AND GRACE LIMITED?
So what do you think? Does God’s grace only extend to us and people like us? Or do its parameters include all God’s children everywhere, even those who affirm other faiths or no faith? Is judgment real? Could it differ