Let’s face it, there are few things more boring in the life of any organization than its by-laws. In fact, I am fond of recommending them to…… Read more “Fun with By-Laws”
Category: Messenger
Simplifying Things
As we continue to struggle through these uncertain days, I recently came across a reminder of what is truly important from an old source. I am sure…… Read more “Simplifying Things”
A Mother God on Mother’s Day
We are pretty clear in the United Church of Christ that God is beyond gender. Yet despite our acceptance (since the 1860s) of women’s ordination and countless…… Read more “A Mother God on Mother’s Day”
Re-Enactments
The day after Easter, we went to see the Patriot’s Day re-enactments at Lexington and Concord. If you have been to these before, as we have, you…… Read more “Re-Enactments”
Disturb Us, Lord
It has become my tradition to share the following prayer in this column the week after Easter since it speaks of our calling as people of the…… Read more “Disturb Us, Lord”
First Congregational Church in Melrose, UCC 