by Kent French, July 25, 2024
This summer, we delve into the theme of “Sacred Places, Sacred Moments” hearing from our members about locations, physical spaces, situations, or moments in time in which they feel connected to or made room for the Divine. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall downstairs. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives instructions about how to pray (Matthew 6:7-15). It includes what we call The Lord’s Prayer. As we’ve discussed before, Jesus didn’t necessarily mean for us to quote this verbatim, but more as instructions about how we ought to pray, including praise, thanks, petition, confession, forgiveness, praying for others. How do you… Read More
by Kent French, July 18, 2024
This summer, we delve into the theme of “Sacred Places, Sacred Moments” hearing from our members about locations, physical spaces, situations, or moments in time in which they feel connected to or made room for the Divine. During the height of the pandemic, we tried an experiment with Sacred Hikes and Strolls — taking our worship and prayer outdoors in a time when we wanted to be together and also practice safe social distancing. Remember that? As we walked and talked intentionally in the Blue Hills, along Boston’s Emerald Necklace, Forest Hills Cemetery, Brookline’s Halls Pond, Waltham’s Prospect Hill and other outdoor spaces, I often… Read More
by Kent French, July 11, 2024
This summer, we delve into the theme of “Sacred Places, Sacred Moments” hearing from our members about locations, physical spaces, situations, or moments in time in which they feel connected to or made room for the Divine. Finding Contentment What does it mean for you to feel content? What keeps you from feeling contentment? While in prison and facing all kinds of external opposition, the apostle Paul wrote to his start-up churches: I have learned how to be content in any circumstance. I know the experience of being in need and of having more than enough; I have learned the secret… Read More
by Kent French, July 02, 2024
Each summer, we have the pleasure of hearing from our thoughtful membership and guests about their own spiritual lives, musings, and life experiences. You may remember that last summer, we had a theme of “Who Is My Neighbor?” and heard from a variety of wider community members about what it means to be neighborly. This summer, we will delve into the theme of “Sacred Places, Sacred Moments” hearing about locations, physical spaces, situations, or moments in time in which people feel connected to or made room for the Divine. These spaces and moments can be as varied as a spot… Read More
