Sep 25, 2026 | Pastor's Blog
By Rev. Joe Zarro, Interim Senior Minsiter Every winter, pastors get together and have our yearly “weather policy” discussion. The traditional thinking was if it was at all remotely possible, even if it’s just a handful of people who walked in the snow, you hold a...
Sep 11, 2026 | Pastor's Blog
By Rev. Racquel Ray, Associate Minister Of course I am disappointed with the Search Committee’s decision to seek an external candidate for the Senior Minister position. And, I was hurt by the way the decision was conveyed. But, in over thirty years of ministry this...
Aug 28, 2026 | Pastor's Blog
By Rev. Joe Zarro, Interim Senior Minister One thing that was clear from our church surveys and listening sessions is that BCCUCC values strong preaching rooted in scripture. This has led me to update some of our worship planning for the coming program year. The...
Jun 14, 2026 | Pastor's Blog
By Rev. Racquel Ray It’s June. The month has been designated as Pride Month in observance of LGBTQ+ civil rights. The movement originally began after the 1969 Stonewall Inn incident in Manhattan NY where queer community members clashed with police. Beginning in 1970...
May 16, 2026 | Pastor's Blog
By Rev. Racquel Ray When Jesus saw the great crowds, he had compassion on them. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown...
Apr 30, 2026 | News, Pastor's Blog
By Rev. Joe Zarro, Interim Senior Minister Like a lot of pastors right now, especially in the UCC, I struggle with how “political” prayers and preaching should be these days. We are trying to balance sanctuary and rest with civic engagement and social justice. It also...
