You can bring someone to worship, or you can bring a word about the church to them. You can also invite them into your church home without any bigger motive than this: “Let’s EAT!”
Pilgrim Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
15 Common St. – PO Box 281, Southborough, MA 01772
United Church of Christ
15 Common St. – PO Box 281, Southborough, MA 01772
Tuesday Blog Posts (Page 3)
One thing stood out: Mother’s Day is not a one-size-fits-all holiday.
Some goodbyes are so hard, so annoying, that you can forget that God walks with you through every single goodbye you’ve ever endured.
Your attention is very valuable. As your pastor, I know it. I feel so blessed to have folks listening to me each Sunday. And I know how badly others work for your attention.
Resurrection brings possibility, and if you’re an Easter Person, you’re someone who realizes that death is a path to new life.
We couldn’t have foreseen all the changes we’ve been through in Lent. We cannot foresee all the changes we’ll go through this Eastertide. But we all be changed, in some way, and we’ll each have an opportunity to make that change either death-dealing or life-giving.
Thanks to everyone who came, and if you couldn’t, consider taking time to experience this piece in person. It’s a powerful witness to the love and humanity of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King.
The good news is that we’ve got great folks in place to help, and the bad news is that these things take time and approvals and care. So please be patient with everyone involved and focus on the great news that we can keep using many spaces at Pilgrim, including our sanctuary.
The truth is, the people of these regions are always hit harder. I felt guilty worrying over our water damage at Pilgrim Church this week. I felt guiltier as the death toll in Syria and Turkey passed the 7000 mark, and it’s not even the whole story.
This week, my sermon will focus on how we take the lesson of Micah 6:8 and apply it to our lives and to our church. I hope to see you in worship Sunday at 10 am!