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- Andover Newton Theological School My alma mater and a partner with the New England Pastoral Institute
- City Mission Society Great organization where I used to chair the board
- Interim Ministry Network Center for training interim ministers. I’m on their faculty.
- The Center for Progressive Renewal Organization planting new churches and helping with church vitality
- The Congregational Library Holds library and archives for all branches of Congregationalism. The director is my roommate.
- The Inner City Christian Federation Great organization where I worked as Development Assoc.
- The Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ Great resources for local UCC pastors
- The New England Pastoral Institute Organization where I direct their Clergy and Church Resource Center
- The United Church of Christ My denomination
Category Archives: Blogs
Bending Toward Lent
LENT, is a time to look clearly at ourselves and our world to see where we are growing and where we are not living as fully as God intends. This reflection invites us to consciously make some changes in our … Continue reading
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EPIPHANY: A Season to Let Your Light Shine
The first time I went to an Epiphany service I was not certain what to expect. Having been raised in a non-liturgical tradition, I didn’t know the meaning of the word epiphany. But I looked it up and discovered it … Continue reading
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Imperfect Christmas Trees
When I was a kid, my family would go to the local Christmas tree farm or Lion’s Club selling trees in a school parking lot and pick one out. We usually set up our tree two weeks before Christmas. So, … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving 2011
This Thursday we will once again celebrate our national feast day and harvest festival that we call Thanksgiving. It is always an especially meaningful holiday for new England Congregationalists, since they were our forebears. You may recall that the Pilgrims … Continue reading
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Lesson’s from the Grand Canyon
“Know the Canyon’s history. Study rocks made by time.” That’s the phrase you have to memorize to keep the geologic layers of the Grand Canyon straight. Starting from the top you have Kaibab limestone, Toroweap formation, Coconino sandstone, Hermit shale, … Continue reading
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