From the Reentry Committee These are unique times. We remain steadfast as an intentional, worshipping community. We re-avow in Christian love our commitment to care for others as we would ourselves (Mt 10:1; Mt 22:39; Mk 12:31). In Hebrews 10:24-25 Paul says, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and … Continue reading Theological Statement on Returning to In-Person Worship
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Lectionary Scriptures: July 2020
5th: Pentecost 5 (Communion) | Green/Teal Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalms 45:10-17 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 12th: Pentecost 6 | Green/Teal Genesis 25:19-34 Psalms 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 19th: Pentecost 7 | Green/Teal Genesis 28:10-19a Psalms 139:1-12, 23-24 Romans 8:112-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 26th: Pentecost 8 | Green/Teal Genesis 28:10-19a Psalms 139:1-12, … Continue reading Lectionary Scriptures: July 2020
Pastor’s Corner: July 2020
Jeremiah 28:5-9 One prophet tells the people the truth. The other prophet tells the people what they want to hear. One sounds like a brave preacher who endures scorn for speaking the word the Lord gave him. The other sounds like a smooth-talker whom everybody fawns over because his words are more to their liking … Continue reading Pastor’s Corner: July 2020
Pastor’s Corner: June 2020
What is there to say? Lent and Easter have come and gone. Times of great communal ritual and celebrations. A Time also for uncertainty and re-thinking what it means to be called to live in Community. We’ve heard the Scripture passages from Luke and John. Questions and doubts on how to move on, how to continue … Continue reading Pastor’s Corner: June 2020
Lectionary Scriptures: June 2020
7th: TRINITY SUNDAY (Communion) | White Genesis 1:1-2a Psalms 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 14th: Pentecost 2 | Green/Teal Genesis 18:1-15 Psalms 116:1-2, 12-19 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8 21st: Pentecost 3 | Green/Teal Genesis 21:8-21 Psalms 86:1-10, 16-17 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 28th: Pentecost 4 | Green/Teal Genesis 22:1-14 Psalms 13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42
Goings On and Doings Update: May 9, 2020
BUILDING & GROUNDS: The building is disinfected and limited administrative work is being done in the office. John, our custodian, has a great start on cleaning up the grounds. Bob Smith programed the carillon to play Easter hymns. Don Moody continues to check on the humidifier in the piano. CHECK-IN PHONE CALLS: Please continue calling … Continue reading Goings On and Doings Update: May 9, 2020
Lectionary Scriptures: May 2020
10th: EASTERTIDE | White/Gold/YellowActs 7:55-60Psalms 31:1-5, 15-161 Peter 2:2-10John 14:1-1417th: EASTERTIDE | White/Gold/Yellow Acts 17:22-31Psalms 66:8-201 Peter 3:13-22John 14:15-21 21st: Thurs. The Ascension | White Acts 1:1-14Psalms 47Ephesians 1:15-23Luke 24:44-53 24th: EASTERTIDE | White/Gold/Yellow Acts 17:22-31Psalms 66:8-201 Peter 3:13-22John 14:15-21 31th: PENTECOST | Red Acts 2:1-21Psalms 104:24-34, 35b1 Corinthians 12:32b-13John 7:37-39
What’s Chellie Reading: May 2020
Piloting Church: Helping Your Congregation Take Flight by Cameron TrimblePublished © 2019 by Saint Louis: Chalice PressISBN13: 978-0-827-23169-6 Unsheltered by Barbara KingsolverPublished © October 19, 2018 by HarperCollins ISBN13: 978-0-062-68456-1 (hardcover)ISBN: 0062684566 Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus by Rev. Jim WallisPublished © 2019 by San Francisco: HarperOneISBN13:978-0-062-91476-7 (hardcover)ISBN13: 978-0-062-91477-4(softcover)
From Our Bishop: May 1, 2020
Dear Beloved in Christ: Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am grieving for all those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 and for the millions who have become jobless and hungry as a result of its impact on the economy. I thank God for the incredible health … Continue reading From Our Bishop: May 1, 2020
Part of the Family: April 22, 2020
DOINGS & GOINGS ON: I continue to attend weekly meetings and trainings on Worship, Funeral, Weddings COVID19 protocols. The best news here is that Maine is doing an incredible job of “social distancing” and that the exposure rate remains relatively low. This is encouraging but we need to remain vigilant and cautious. Just think of … Continue reading Part of the Family: April 22, 2020
