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Holy are the tears. Holy is the fear. Holy is the resurrection.

Watch the video below to view a preview of my Easter reflections. https://1drv.ms/v/s!ArI93Gt9eFRcgYEuGvau_-P2lh6igw?e=el3HW6 Today, I carry my grief to the tomb. Grief as I remember my mother and my sister.Grief as I stay home and miss visits with my father.Grief … Continue reading

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A Gift from our church school and note from the Scheuzgers

This email reminds me (Nancy) that telling old stories in new ways is not new for the people of the Broad Bay Church. Hope you enjoy this message from the Scheuzgers and wonderful video produced by our church school in … Continue reading

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Palm Sunday

Today we gathered for worship on Skype and invited Christ into our living rooms, kitchens, and work places. We read ancient texts and I prayed through my tears as we gathered in ways both familiar and strange. We shared bread … Continue reading

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From Donald C. Duncan, Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church

Today I share a link to a devotional from the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church. The speaker is Donald C. Duncan who spent his professional life as a teacher of Mathematics; I am his daughter. Never assume that it is only … Continue reading

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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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