Category Archives: Ministers’ Messages

Dear Friends, Neil and I and my sister, Lyn and brother-in-law, Gary, celebrated our joint fortieth anniversaries by taking a long planned trip to Hawaii.  We had a wonderful time in fantastic weather and went to sleep each night to … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, So many wonderful things have been happening at First Congregational Church in these last few weeks. I have been so impressed with the way our staff and lay leaders have been working together to make our church a … Continue reading →

Over the course of my ministry, I have heard parishioners say things like “I did not want to bother you because I know you are so busy”.  Others might say, “I know you are just starting out. We can talk … Continue reading →

It is a pleasure to be with you at First Church as we begin our ministry together. Thank you for helping me to find my way. After serving 13 years in my previous congregation, I had gotten to the point … Continue reading →

Friends, I love Easter, yet amidst the alleluias I grieve when reminded how appalling people can be.  Ten years ago, at Easter, a man claiming to be a Mad River Valley resident stranded in Los Angeles received financial assistance from … Continue reading →

  “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?”  (Isaiah 43:19) March 15, 2012 Friends, Though one of the least stormy winters on record I still dream of sunshine warming my blood … Continue reading →

“Is this not the fast I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice… to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke… to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when … Continue reading →