God grant us a lasting legacy of peace in the Middle East, starting today.
Pilgrim Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
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United Church of Christ
15 Common St. – PO Box 281, Southborough, MA 01772
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October 7th has become a Day of Infamy, with the anniversary marked by services and hopefully, the nearing end of a conflict in Gaza.
Sometimes the only way to combat outer stress is with a tree-like inner calm.
The world has not been acting that way lately, so I’d recommend Psalm 42 to you now more than ever. I hope you’ll review it and let me know if it raises any questions for you.
It was a night of warm sharing, kind words, and a real sense of hope for how we journey together through Thanksgiving and beyond.
The term itself is a good tool. But in faith, we deal in uncertainties all the time. In fact, I’ve warned many from the pulpits where I’ve preached: don’t assume anyone with easy answers is right. Faith is a practice, a set of habits that grow in utility over time as we use them more.
We don’t get to control outcomes, but we can put our hearts in the right place to be supportive. Prayer can be a big part of that.
We should consider that justice and peace are linked forever in the work of Jesus. It’s not always comfortable work, but it’s very important.