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10 Years as Pastor and Congregation

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

On Sunday,  I shared observations about 10 years of shared ministry as I’ve served as pastor of the Broad Bay Congregational United Church of Christ.  Below are my words. Feel free to respond with your comments about what our joint … Continue reading →

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Healing Touch

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

Several weeks ago, I was given a handmade Brownie, a little elf.  I was told that Brownie had been found trapped in the tower above the bell at the church; he’d been trapped there in the dark since repairs were done twenty … Continue reading →

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Sacred Space

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

I walked into the sanctuary.  The organist was playing the historic organ.   I sat down and felt something holy move through me.  Was it the architecture, the stained glass windows, the chandelier, or the music? Was it the prayers … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Wonder

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

A busy day Rush to mow the lawn Electric mower ran out of power I gently tip the mower over to scrape the damp grass clippings off the base On my knees, I look up Sky is dense blue as … Continue reading →

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Easter: Light Dawns

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

From my Easter Sermon: April 20, 2014 God calls us out of the tomb: the tomb of anger, or victimization, or hopelessness. On Easter, the stone is rolled away.  All we have to do is move toward the dawning light. … Continue reading →

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Rooted in our own soil

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

Ezekiel found himself in the valley of dry bones when God said, “I will put my spirit within you and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the Lord, … Continue reading →

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Prayer–Believe it or Not

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

Jesus used mud and saliva to give sight to a blind man. When the neighbors and the Pharisees heard what had happened, they began looking for Jesus, whom they could neither find nor understand.   Once found, the conversation with Jesus … Continue reading →

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Hospitality at Our Lady of Grace Monastery

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

  Continuing the account of my participation with Women Touched by Grace, a spiritual renewal program for clergy. Faith is caught as much as taught. We learn by doing and watching. We come to know Jesus through his love and … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

“Listen”  is the first word in the Rule of St. Benedict.  “Listen, my children…Listen with an ear to your heart.” Listen. April 16, 2012:  I arrived at the Indianapolis airport—my computer in one hand and a backpack on my back. … Continue reading →

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Snow worship

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Nancy Duncan

Today many in the congregation were snowed in. 13 people gathered around the table in the fellowship hall.  We lit the candle which sat in the glass which held a rainbow of colors.  Elizabeth Meade recited Maya Angelou’s poem, Human … Continue reading →

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