Dec 8, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Racquel Ray, Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life Water dripped from my soaked hair, coat soaked through, shoes sloshing, and glasses covered with rain droplets as I fumbled with my keys to open the church door. The rain and wind had kicked up, gale warnings...
Nov 17, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Dr. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister, with assistance from Rev. Racquel Ray, Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life A month or so ago, we had a veteran visiting us in worship. He quickly noticed that our sanctuary flags were not following proper U.S. flag...
Nov 3, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Racquel Ray, Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life I’ve been thinking a lot about the food we eat. In the spring of this year, I preached about the need for wellness as we restore our communities past the covid pandemic. Our discussions around wellness...
Oct 20, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
2.20.1.13 James 1:13 “No one, when tempted, should say, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted by evil and [God] tempts no one.” THAT is an interesting passage. The deacons have seen me do this before. When I’m...
Oct 6, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Racquel Ray, Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life Over the past two years, Barrington Congregational Church, UCC has been in the process of discerning the right candidate for the role of settled Associate Minister of Congregational Life. As your newly...
Sep 29, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister Take a moment and get comfortable. Before you read any further, make sure that you have 15 minutes to proceed. Or proceed, and then come back again when you have more time. Also, make sure that you have a piece of paper and a writing...
