I love something one of my mentors, Rev. William Sloane Coffin, once said: “It is often said that the church is a crutch. Of course it’s a…… Read more “Our Crutch”
Category: Messenger
Why the Summer Break?
Welcome to my annual “Don’t-Forget-About-The-Church-While-We-Break-For-The-Summer” message! It’s a universal message because clergy have universal concerns at this time of year. Concerns like: How badly will finances slump…… Read more “Why the Summer Break?”
Pushing Your Thoughts Around
There was a little girl who was having a very bad week. Then one day, her mood improved and her days were going much better. Her mother…… Read more “Pushing Your Thoughts Around”
Where is FCC?
Can you give directions to our church? Of course you could. It’s pretty easy to find your way to 121 West Foster Street in Melrose. When it…… Read more “Where is FCC?”
Luck and the Holy Spirit
At this year’s church Yard Sale, a number of people commented to me that we were so lucky to have good weather for the sale. And we…… Read more “Luck and the Holy Spirit”
First Congregational Church in Melrose, UCC 