Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5 “Come on, let’s go out.” Frank picked up the thermos of hot chocolate and coaxed his kids out the door. He led them on a walk through the snow on a sunny winter’s day. When they got to the top of a hill, he challenged them: “Go ahead, lie down and […]
Sunday, June 16, 2019 Worship
Father’s Day Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5 “And Character Produces Hope” 5:30 pm Seeds of Grace Worship
Special Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, May 29 at noon in Sue Dickerman Hall We’ve had Chinese, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Turkish, and Brazilian take-out; and now it’s time for Colombian food! Our new neighbors at Saxonville Mills Cafe will prepare a mix of tasty treats with Colombian roots―empanadas, pastries, coffee, and more. Please sign up in church or by calling […]
June Bible Study
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study class has completed our study of Luke’s Gospel. In the fall we will continue Luke’s writings as we study the Acts of the Apostles. For our final gathering on June 12, we will welcome biblical scholar Father Don Pachuta, who will talk with us about the impact of translation on […]
Celebrate Pride
Friday, June 7 at 6:30 pm in Edwards Hall June is Pride month, a season to celebrate the pride that comes in claiming all of who we are, a season to celebrate individuals and families of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. It is a season to claim and reclaim our commitment to […]
Ordination of Nena Radtke
Sunday, June 2 at 3:00pm The Wellesley Hills Congregational Church You are joyfully invited to celebrate the ordination of Nena Davis Radkte, our most recent student pastor and mentored minister. A reception will follow. Wellesley Hills Congregational Church is located at 207 Washington Street in Wellesley. Speak to Debbie if you want to carpool.
Connecting Generations
Dear friends, At our congregational meeting last month, we spent a few minutes reflecting on our Lenten theme, “Connecting Generations.” Many folks talked about the gifts we received during that season: Moving stories told in our daily devotional; Pew Partnerships that helped adults and children get to know each other; our Confirmands sharing in worship […]
“Shaken”
Acts 16:16-34 We took off our watches and jewelry, emptied our pockets and gave the guard behind the bulletproof glass our driver’s licenses. Another guard called out five names. “You five go first—into the trap.” The trap was aptly named. We entered and the door slammed and latched behind us. The door on the other […]
Troubled Waters
Revelation 22:1-2; John 5:1-9 “O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life.” Every time I sing America the Beautiful, I struggle to get through these lines without crying. Part of what stirs my tears is the way these words lift up what is […]
A Meal That Changes Everything
Acts 11:1-18; John 13:31-35 It took an act of God–a movement of the Holy Spirit–to bring Peter and Cornelius together. It took a wild vision full of disturbing imagery and a shocking command repeated three times to a stunned Peter. It took an angel appearing to Cornelius. It took three messengers and a journey. It […]