Posts by Jim Foudy (Page 5)

Hope and the human connection

By Rev. Andrea Ayvazian I was recently interviewed on a local radio program about my reflections on the state of the peace and justice movement in the Valley and around the country. At the end of the show, the host asked: “So Andrea, what keeps you going? What gives you hope?” Those are good questions, and I should have predicted he would…

Gaby Immerman on community farming

GABY IMMERMAN: The excellent sermon from November 19 entitled: “How can a community farm begin to repair 400 years of colonial harm?” is now available on the HCC website. Here is the link:

Our church calls a new pastor

December 5, 2022
Jim Foudy
News & Events
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Haydenville Congregational Church has called a new pastor, the Rev. Mark Seifried. The unanimous vote by the congregation came on the Second Sunday of Advent following a service at which Mark led worship and delivered a sermon. (Here is a video of the service.) Mark accepted the call as our designated-term minister and expects to begin his pastoral duties at HCC in early…

Welcome to our church and all it stands for

September 26, 2022
Jim Foudy
Inspiration Blog
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Sermon delivered by Anne Turner on Homecoming Sunday, September 18, 2022. This is Welcome Sunday, so I want to extend a wide and loving welcome to everyone here and everyone listening in. As you know from the earlier words, the Haydenville Congregational Church is known for and proud of its welcome. This is not braggadocio (only English majors get to use this…

Racial Equity Leadership Team mission statement

Article XV. Racial Equity Leadership Team The Racial Equity Leadership Team shall: Section 1: As an outgrowth of the church’s commitment to racial equity and justice, be responsible for: A. Supporting the congregation and community to center and embed racial equity and justice in every aspect of the church to create an inclusive and equitable culture, community life, worship, policies, and practices. …