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Last Sunday I preached a sermon. It wasn’t a bad sermon. Perhaps it even inspired someone. I hope so. I spoke about the need to live our faith with works. I raised the issue of hunger in our neighborhoods and … Continue reading →

1 Samuel 15:1-3,8,10-17,24-25; Romans 2:1-11; Matthew 5:21-26 When we choose a lectionary which digs deep into some of the less familiar texts, we are at risk of getting this text where Saul, is told by Samuel that the Dread God … Continue reading →

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Is it fair to say that we are often not terribly good at this loving our neighbor bit? Weekends like this matter because they bring so many parts of our community together.  Love … Continue reading →

A Sermon preached at Broad Bay Congregational United Church of Christ3/5/23 Readings:   1 Kings 17:8–16; 2 Corinthians 9:6–13; Matthew 14:13–2; Wilda Gafney, Translator.“Galapagos Penguin” from Wild Hope: Stories for Lent from the Vanishing by Gayle Boss My to do list … Continue reading →

A Sermon Preached 9/4/22Rev. Nancy Duncan, based inspired by 1 Peter To the People of the Broad Bay Church.Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus, the one who healed the sick and outcast, called women and men … Continue reading →

From a sermon preached at the Broad Bay Congregational United Church of ChristWaldoboro, MaineJanuary 23, 2022Rev. Nancy R. DuncanJohn 3:1-21 Churches opposing the right to choose an abortion are far more vocal than those who support the right to choose. … Continue reading →

I “zoomed” and “facetimed” with a number of family members in celebration of my father’s birthday.   We talked with people in Florida, Montana, Colorado, and Vancouver.   Call me crazy but as soon as I saw a cousin with her funny … Continue reading →

We gathered to remember those who have gone before us by lighting nearly 100 luminaries–each with a different name listed. When I first looked at the above image, I thought that it was quite jarring with a large red stop … Continue reading →

I pulled into the Quarry Hill Preserve and walked up the hill to blueberry fields. My expectations were low. At first glance there were no signs of berries until I really looked. I stopped and look carefully. There were plump … Continue reading →

I just purchased a new red elephant print mask. The Everyday Mask 2.0 (Around Ear) – Proper Cloth It fits well and I love the print design which makes me smile. Does a new mask make me look like a … Continue reading →