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The congregation council dedicated most of its September meeting to a thorough discussion of all aspects of the plan. The members of the council  approved it unanimously. Now they present it to you, the members of the church, for final … Continue reading →

The opening and ending lines of the gospel for tomorrow speak of a community that is formed in relation to the ancient laws and instructions of the Hebrew scriptures and to the teachings and spirit of Jesus: Jesus said to … Continue reading →

God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all. Romans 11:32 Last week we heard about the “righteousness of faith” . This week as we continue reading through Paul’s Letter to the Romans we hear … Continue reading →

…the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them… Matthew 14: 24 Our summer readings from Matthew continue tomorrow with more stories about prayer and about the stormy blasts of life that … Continue reading →

Taking up the five loaves and two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.  Matt. 14:19 Our ordinary days are full … Continue reading →

photograph by Nicholas Nixon, MFA Boston But take care and watch yourselves closely, so as neither to forget the things that your eyes have seen nor to let them slip from your mind all the days of your life; make … Continue reading →

The Veteran in a New Field   Winslow Homer   MMA  New York City The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out his kingdom all causes of sin… Matthew 13:41 Jesus has another parable in the gospel … Continue reading →

  …the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money … Matthew 25: 18 We hear people say “my faith is private” or “I have my own … Continue reading →