February 12, 2017 Dear Church Family, On behalf of the Church Council, the Transition Leadership Team has worked to guide the process for selecting new pastoral leadership following the retirement of Pastor Andrea. The Annual Report describes the work we did together to select Chris Mereschuk as our Acting Pastor. Now we must address the path forward toward a new settled pastor.…
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Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey,
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Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey,
YOU are welcome HERE!
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By Lindsey Peterson — People, women especially, gathered Jan. 21 to march. We held signs that said women’s rights are human rights, and no human is illegal, and build friendships not walls. We moved our bodies along the trails for the march, the path, chanting, “The people united will never be defeated.” We leaned on our friends’ shoulders when we were tired…
Exposing evil is risky business. But the greater threat is the deadly silence of those who consistently sacrifice moral conscience on the altar of social order.
1. Nonviolent Witness Intervention Training ~ Saturday, February 4, 10:00 – 12:00 in the Church Dining Room ~ Led by Pat James and Karin McGowan • This workshop is for anyone who wants to activate their values when they witness harassment. Intervention isn’t a matter of courage alone. It’s a matter of planning, practice, and…
On Jan. 1, 2017 Rev. Andrea Ayvazian retired as pastor of Haydenville Congregational Church. Many people spoke at the party after the service. The choir sang a favorite of Andrea’s. Marcia Gomes wrote a song for Andrea and Jen Matias read the following poem which she wrote for the occasion. For Andrea By Jen Matias Arms outstretched, embracing us all, You have walked with us,…