What Does God Say About Disabilities?

What Does God Say About Disabilities?

by Rev. Racquel Ray Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life   We know the familiar stories of miraculous Biblical healing. God “restored the fortunes of Job and gave Job twice as much as he had before” (Job 42:10). The prophet Elijah healed the widow’s son.  Jesus...
The Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why of Lent

The Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why of Lent

by Rev. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister Who celebrates Lent? Lent is a season in the Christian Year. As such, it is celebrated by Christians. However, not all Christians celebrate Lent. Orthodox Christians, Roman Catholics, and many Protestants celebrate Lent. Mainline...
God Nudges

God Nudges

by Rev. Racquel Ray Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life   God is always speaking to us. Sometimes, God’s messages are obvious. And sometimes, God whispers. Often, these messages are incredibly subtle. In a recent conversation with some clergy colleagues, we...
Making Healthy Decisions Is Hard!

Making Healthy Decisions Is Hard!

by Rev. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” – The Apostle Paul (Rom. 7:15) Making healthy decisions is hard. Or, at the very least, acting on them is....
Rest

Rest

by Rev. Racquel Ray Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life   The day is new each morning. The year is new each January. In these cycles of renewal, God’s revelations unfold before us and we become co-creators of the newness. I am not normally one who makes New...
What Child Is This?

What Child Is This?

by Rev. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister What is your favorite Christmas carol or Christmas hymn? There are so many good ones out there. And, I suppose what makes them “good” depends on so many different things. For some of us it is the musicality of the hymn....