This week three of our four Confirmation Candidates read their statements of faith before the congregation and received the right hand of fellowship, becoming our newest members.
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
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I want you to become a champion giver. It doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a lot of practice.
The Waiting Period Acts 1:6-14 6So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8But you will receive power when…
One thing stood out: Mother’s Day is not a one-size-fits-all holiday.
A Present Reality John 14:15-21 15”If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. 17This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because…
Some goodbyes are so hard, so annoying, that you can forget that God walks with you through every single goodbye you’ve ever endured.
Seeking Refuge Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. 2Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. 3You are indeed my rock and my fortress;…
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.
Nonverbal Resistance 1 Peter 2:19-25 19For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. 21For to…
Some things we don’t get to decide. If you’re in pain, you’re in pain. But there are so many things that happen to us that feel worse because of our attitudes towards them.