Christmas Miracles

Christmas Miracles

by Rev. Dr. Linda Hartley, Assoc. Minister (Designated Term) During the Christmas season, I gravitate toward books that have uplifting messages of love and hope. For my personal reading, I also tend to choose books with a Christmas theme or books set during the...
I Believe Even When…

I Believe Even When…

by Rev. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister Fill the Night with Music and Light I know it may seem early, but your church leaders are hard at work preparing for this year’s Christmas and Advent seasons. Did you know that Advent is only a few weeks away? For weeks now Dale,...
Hope

Hope

by Rev. Dr. Linda Hartley, Assoc. Minister (Designated Term) “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm to give you a future with hope.” Jer. 29:11 (NRSV) We are quickly approaching the time of year when things...
Church Chats with Pastor Dale

Church Chats with Pastor Dale

by Rev. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister I want to connect with you! For some of you, it has been ages since I have seen you or spoken with you. Even the simple handshake or hug with an exchange of a few sentences after worship or as we walked out of a church meeting felt...
What’s In a Translation?

What’s In a Translation?

by Rev. Dr. Linda Hartley, Assoc. Minister (Designated Term) A week ago, our Confirmands received their Bibles. It was a chilly Saturday along the banks of the Barrington River behind the education building here at the church. The sun was shining, and Fall was...
Changing Priorities During the Pandemic

Changing Priorities During the Pandemic

by Rev. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister I don’t think any of us expected the pandemic to be going on as long as it has. Initially I thought we would have a few weeks out of church and then back in the pews. Then I thought, “Certainly by summer things will return to...