Jun 28, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Dr. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister Tomorrow, Thursday, I leave for General Synod 2023. What is General Synod, you ask? Unofficially, General Synod is the national gathering of the United Church of Christ (UCC), our parent denomination. It brings together...
Jun 15, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Racquel Ray Associate Minister of Congregational Life Have you ever wondered why ‘women in ministry’ is such a divisive issue among Christians? Have you questioned why certain denominations exclude women from serving as clergy? Have you thought about...
May 25, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Racquel Ray Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life I am not a pacifist. Try as I might to change myself through prayer, worship, contemplation, study, and reflection, I still believe in the value of confrontation and defense when needed. I am not one to...
May 11, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Racquel Ray Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life In October of 2021, I wrote my first blog for Barrington Congregational Church, UCC on the importance of the presence of children within our congregation. That blog began with, “Children’s presence in...
Apr 27, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Dr. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister I have to admit it. I was salty. Last Saturday was my birthday and I was required to spend all day at a church training in Connecticut. You see, I’m a delegate for General Synod. General Synod is the bi-annual...
Apr 6, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Racquel Ray Assoc. Minister of Congregational Life Last week, my colleague wrote that he was troubled; troubled about the realities for LGBTQ+ communities, especially among children and youth. I am also troubled. My heart is heavy for the senseless and violent...
