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Howard Thurman, former Boston University professor and Dean of Marsh Chapel, was considered the theologian of the Civil Rights Movement. His writing and spiritual counsel had a profound effect on the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior -- who reportedly kept his dog-eared copy of Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited nearby throughout his...
It wasn't easy bringing the Christchild into the world. As beautifully as we present the story on Christmas Eve, with candlelight and touching music, as sweet and contained as our crèche scenes are, the truth is: it was a really stressful beginning for this young, holy family.
On Sunday, we will retell the story of how the Magi, these mysterious, regal astrologers from another land came following a star, presenting precious gifts to this child. After that, it gets complicated. These...
Dear Ones,
As we mark the halfway point of Christmastide, we also straddle the year that lies behind us and the year that stands before us. In our secular culture, New Year's Day carries themes of renewal, hope, commitment, and change...sound familiar? The Advent season marked the renewal of the Christian year, and now we look with hope toward the newly born Christ Child to usher in the renewal and change that our world has been yearning for down the centuries.
On...
For the first time in three years, we will gather in person in our sanctuary for Christmas Eve. We will hear the familiar lessons, sing the carols, take in the anthems and music that Susan and all our musicians have lovingly prepared, and re-light the candles.
It will be a joyous re-gathering. One that we can no longer take for granted as par for the course. One we can savor even more deeply.
I look forward to re-telling this story with you, remembering its radicalness, the...
For the first time in three years, we will gather in person in our sanctuary for Christmas Eve. We will hear the familiar lessons, sing the carols, take in the anthems and music that Susan and all our musicians have lovingly prepared, and re-light the candles.
It will be a joyous re-gathering. One that we can no longer take for granted as par for the course. One we can savor even more deeply.
I look forward to re-telling this story with you, remembering its radicalness, the...
This Advent, we are following the series From Generation to Generation from A Sanctified Art. Recalling Mary's words in the Magnificat:Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; God's mercy is for those who fear God from generation to generation. (Luke 1:48b, 50)
Throughout our lives, you and I are part of many...
This Advent, we are following the series From Generation to Generation from A Sanctified Art. Recalling Mary's words in the Magnificat:Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; God's mercy is for those who fear God from generation to generation. (Luke 1:48b, 50)
On Sunday, we’ll re-read the story of when an angel...
This Advent, we are following the series From Generation to Generation from A Sanctified Art. Recalling Mary's words in the Magnificat: Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; God's mercy is for those who fear God from generation to generation. (Luke 1:48b, 50)
On Sunday we’ll re-read...
This Advent, we are following the series Generation to Generation from Sanctified Art. Recalling Mary's words in the Magnificat: Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; God's mercy is for those who fear God from generation to generation. (...
This autumn, our worship follows our Church School curriculum, Seeking God Together. We are learning in worship alongside the youngest members of our community.
In our final Sunday before Advent, having moved through themes such as Marveling, Crying Out, Saying Thanks, and Confessing, we arrive this Sunday at Celebrating! And in some ways, this theme encompasses all that have come...
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