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  • Leadership Team October Update

    Posted on October 30, 2017 by in Community, Spire link

    The Leadership Team opened our latest meeting by practicing some techniques for reading and interpreting Bible verses as prescribed by Martin Luther. It was an excellent way to both reflect on our study of the Reformation, and prepare for discernment around happenings in our church. Bruce Lauterwasser provided an update about the upcoming kickoff for […]

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    Planning for the End of the Organizational Transition

    Posted on October 30, 2017 by in Community, Latest News

    We continue to move forward living into the final stages of the transition period of the new church structure approved by the congregation in 2015. From that congregational meeting at the start of the transition period: …for a three-year trial period, the existing church governance structure be replaced by a new governance structure that will […]

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    Money = Paper + Faith

    Posted on October 30, 2017 by in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Spire link

    Money. What is money? Did you ever ask yourself that? It’s actually a very tricky question. It’s paper plus faith. That’s it. Paper plus faith. I work across from the Federal Reserve in Boston. I see the armored trucks drive in and out of their underground bunker all day. Trucks of paper. The US Government […]

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    With Gratitude: Ripley Chapel Update

    Posted on October 30, 2017 by in Community, Latest News, Spire link, Worship

    We move into something new and we become new. Over the last year or so our congregation has joined in the vision of Rev. Jena Roy and decided to engage in the renovation and rejuvenation of The Ripley Chapel and the sanctuary’s Fisk Organ. Whether you prayed about it, questioned it, went to a meeting […]

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    Gratitude for Reformers in our Midst

    Posted on October 30, 2017 by in Community, Latest News, Spire link, Worship

    Dear Friends, It is pretty typical for the pastoral reflection in a November newsletter to address gratitude. This one will follow suit especially because I’ve found myself thinking thoughts of gratitude as we’ve gone through our celebration of the Reformation anniversary (oh, no – not more reformation!). There are always people who come before us […]

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    Leadership Team October Update

    Posted on September 27, 2017 by in Community, Latest News, Spire link

    There was much to discuss as the Leadership Team convened after a brief summer sojourn. There’s a lot going on in our vibrant congregation, and exciting changes afoot as we invest in our future and set a course for the coming year. At the end of last year, the Leadership Team asked John Montgomery, Julianne […]

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  • Blessing of the Animals 2017

    Posted on September 27, 2017 by in Community, Latest News, Spire link, Worship

    Sunday, October 15, 10 AM, Town Common Rain location: Chidley Hall Each fall, the church hosts the Blessing of the Animals to honor the special animals in our lives. Wherever your pets are on life’s journey, they are welcome to this festive worship service, where we celebrate and give thanks for all God’s creatures, great and small. […]

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