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”
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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”
Churches and Chocolate Chip Cookies
We have recently seen quite a flurry of visitors to our church on Sunday mornings! It is wonderful to see new faces and each one adds to…… Read more “Churches and Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Stating the Obvious
Late last December, Congress unanimously passed legislation to make lynching a federal crime. Now, you might think that such a horrific act would already be on the…… Read more “Stating the Obvious”
“…Like Warmed Syrup”
Some time ago, I heard about a waitress in a Texas dinner names Ivory Harlow. She makes it her practice to help out people who come up…… Read more ““…Like Warmed Syrup””
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