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Dear Church Family, The moment of the Easter Proclamation, one of my favorites of the church year, it is almost here.  Part of what I love is the joy and unity of it all – voices raised in acclamation.  Part of it is the articulation of faith – publicly leaning into mystery.  Part of what…

Sunday April 2, 11:15am Sowing Sundaes: Youth ages 10 & up and a friend are invited to bring a pot-luck lunch food item to share with participating youth starting at about 11:15 and then sow some seedlings to begin a seedling nursery at church. There will be a planting celebration once all seeds are sown…

For the latest news, announcements, and photos, read the March newsletter. Download March newsletter MARCH 2023 CALENDAR – UPDATED Lent is upon us.  It is such a rich and pregnant time in the church year.  As creation begins to stir into life all around us, Lent is our invitation to a new life as well. …

There are few things in life that are as joyful, powerful, and connecting as sharing a meal together. The word companion, in fact, literally means those who share bread.  While the Last Supper is a meal we celebrate in the Bible, Jesus used that setting to break down barriers, teach by example, and welcome.  He…

Every Wednesday afternoon several of us meet by ZOOM at 1:00 PM to study the Scripture text that the preacher for the following Sunday has chosen. We would love to have you join us. What happens during this hour? First, we have a prayer and greet each other and check in on how our week…

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Call for Singers Stockbridge Festival Chorus – Spring 2023 REQUIEM by John Rutter – with small instrumental ensemble and organ Sunday, April 23, 3:00 PM Rehearsals: Begin Sunday, February 5, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Rehearsals will take place every Sunday until the concert (no rehearsal on Easter Sunday, April 9). Two additional Saturday rehearsals will…

Connections Class Saturday, February 4, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Have you been visiting this church for a while and thinking about calling it home? Then you are invited to come to a gathering we call Connections! We will have the chance to talk about what membership means and what it is and isn’t.  We will…

I hope to engage with many more of you who find yourself suddenly transported by Scripture to a brand-new world this Epiphany Season.  I hope that together we might pause long enough not just to watch that world pass by, but to inhabit it – even if just for these short, fleeting days.   Peace and…

Inspired – Small Groups Rachel Held Evans (1981-2019) is a treasure.  She is known for her books and articles about faith, doubt, and life.  She has been featured in everything from the Washington Post and NPR to BBC and Christianity Today.  She served on President Obama’s Council of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.  She was a great…

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Dear Families, What a joy to have twenty-two children this past Sunday here at 4 Main Street.  Thank you to everyone who helped plan all of the events and engage the children.  We love our children and see them as the future not just of this church but this way of life, this understanding of…