Err On the Side of Compassion

Err On the Side of Compassion

by Racquel Ray, Assoc. Minister (Acting)   The psalmist writes in 103:13, “As a parent has compassion for their children, so God has compassion for those who revere God.”  The prophet writes in Isaiah 54:8, “…but with everlasting love I will have compassion on...
The Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke

The Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke

by Racquel Ray, Assoc. Minister (Acting)   In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be...
No Place for Them in the Inn

No Place for Them in the Inn

by Racquel Ray, Assoc. Minister (Acting) And [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.[1]  Mary and Joseph responded to the emperor’s decree. It would make sense...
Plans for my sabbatical adventure

Plans for my sabbatical adventure

by Rev. Dr. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister   I am so thankful to the BCCUCC congregation for the opportunity to take a sabbatical this year. It all came about on relatively short notice and has been a bit of a whirlwind getting everything ready (both in the church...
Children in the Church

Children in the Church

By Racquel Ray, Assoc. Minister (Acting) Children’s presence in the community has been acknowledged from Jesus to today. However, at times, the church failed to recognize the importance and contributions of children in its mission. Here at Barrington Congregational...
Where do you find your strength?

Where do you find your strength?

by Rev. Dr. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister   I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.  (Psalm 121:1-2) Where do you find your strength? We each find ourselves in moments of tiredness and...