As one who has kids who are college-aged, I was shocked by the news last week of the cheating scandal—that wealthy families paid huge sums of money…… Read more “College Cheating Scandal”
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A Difficult Gift
As I helped officiate the Ash Wednesday worship service this year at the Highlands Congregational Church, it occurred to me how counter-cultural Ash Wednesday really is. Some…… Read more “A Difficult Gift”
A Step Backward
The Christian movement took a significant step backward this past week. After a three-day international gathering, the United Methodist Church voted to not recognize same gender marriages…… Read more “A Step Backward”
A Place for Everyone
I have recently been reminded that one of the things that allows people to feel at home at First Congregational Church is my insistence that we don’t…… Read more “A Place for Everyone”
Pastoral Letter on Unity
Our General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, Rev. John Dorhauer, has shared the following Pastoral Letter with our churches. His important words speak…… Read more “Pastoral Letter on Unity”
First Congregational Church in Melrose, UCC 