Monthly Archives: March 2020

A Gift From Claire Riser

Lockdown – Brother Richard Hendrick Yes there is fear.Yes there is isolation.Yes there is panic buying.Yes there is sickness.Yes there is even death.But,They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noiseYou can hear the birds again.They say that … Continue reading

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Stay Awake–worship in place

Here are worship resources for Sunday, March 29, the fifth Sunday of Lent. This is the day that God has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Holy God, God of all creation, In this time of certain … Continue reading

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Worship in Skype

Thanks to everyone who braved the journey by Skype to Broad Bay Worship this morning.   We gathered and laughed and prayed and learned new ways of communication. After the Assurance of Grace I shared this email from Josie Davis: Sophie … Continue reading

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Staying Home as Spiritual Practice

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. It is clear that staying home (social distancing) will save lives–potentially a million lives. Social … Continue reading

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Flowers and Sparrows

I was at the church today practicing social distancing.  Greeted Marc the Construction Superintendent from across the room. Explored the building.  Stopped in the fellowship hall and noticed that Carol Hakkila had brought fresh flowers. Then I walked up to … Continue reading

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A gift to you from Colin Wheatley

Colin was scheduled to play his viola for today’s service.  He writes, “This is a piece by French composer Faure called Apres in Reve ‘After a Dream.’ I planned to play this during your service after Assurances of Grace. Indeed, … Continue reading

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Sunday worship and social distancing

Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables. “A man planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a pit for the wine press, and built a watchtower; then he leased it to tenants and went to another … Continue reading

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Being Church–Covid19

3/13/2020COVID19Announcement Here is the video announcement that we are social distancing and my attempt to learn new ways to communicate.   See my attempt to self-video while on a walk to Rockland Harbor.   Let me know if you can actually view … Continue reading

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