Category Archives: Ministers’ Messages

On Theology and Treasure

Dear Friends, Lent begins on March 5th; Ash Wednesday. At 6:00 p.m., we will have a dinner of pancakes and sausage–a nod to the playfulness of Mardi Gras–before we enter into an Ash Wednesday service where the feel is more … Continue reading

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Resolutions

Dear Friends, ‘Tis the new year, and with it come resolutions. After I get over my Christmas chocolate stupor, it’s back to salads and low fat dressing. Somehow, there seems to be an appreciable spike in participation at the gym, … Continue reading

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The Theology of Hope

Scott Peck began his famous book The Road Less Traveled with these three words:  “Life is difficult.” In our lives, we face personal challenges which overwhelm us. Our bodies don’t work the way they used to.  We face a loss … Continue reading

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Slow Me Down

Dear Friends, Is it always this hectic as summer butts heads with fall or is it just my imagination?  The slow pace of summer gives way to work and school schedules that demand our attention.  Even as we reconcile ourselves … Continue reading

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Building Community – The Six Marks of Discipleship

Dear Friends, It was fun to begin the fall together by exploring with you the story of how some fishermen dropped their nets in the Sea of Galilee to follow Jesus. These young and highly imperfect people became Jesus’ disciples. … Continue reading

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“Tell them about the dream!”

Fifty years ago, on the day of this writing, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his eloquent “I Have A Dream” speech in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial. It is said that the night before, Dr. King huddled with his … Continue reading

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Settling in to Home

Dear Friends, These past three weeks, I have been settling into my new home while learning to become a Vermonter. Last summer, amidst the whirlwind of moving and jumping into a new job, I most certainly had an unsettled feeling. … Continue reading

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Care and Support

Dear Friends, My recent experience of having total hip replacement gave me some insights about myself. As with many other folks, I really don’t like to be dependent on others, and while I consider myself to be a patient person, … Continue reading

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Lenten/Easter Update

On the first Sunday in Lent, it was such a pleasure to worship with all of you – in the pews. The preachers, musicians, and liturgists for the day were our youth and children, and I had the rare luxury … Continue reading

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Growth, Change and Teamwork

Dear Friends, As we begin the new year, the dust is settling—a little bit. There have been many changes and transitions which I believe will help us more effectively minister to each other and live into our promise. The intent … Continue reading

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