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...
Mar 23, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
by Rev. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister I Am Troubled Last night, I went to bed troubled. I have two rules at bedtime: Don’t look at your church email before going to bed. Don’t read the news before going to bed. Doing either of these tasks before going to bed...
