By LISA HALL A sermon delivered May 31, 2026 at Haydenville Congregational Church I just want to say from the start that I’m not a theologian or an authority on anything really.  What I’m saying here is just some thoughts, borne out of readings and experiences I’ve had this winter.  May my words today carry something of God’s love to you who…

             By Annie Turner A sermon delivered January 25, 2026 at Haydenville Congregational Church We all know the scenario, we have been there before, right? We are jogging along, thinking things are pretty okay—well, not perfect but okay, all except for that ingrown toenail, the arthritis in our hands, and the dull, unexplained pain at the base…

Based on Luke 23:33-43, November 23, 2025  Rev. Mark Seifried @ Haydenville Congregational Church, UCC Previously, I’ve spoken to the congregation about my late partner’s cancer journey and my struggle with grief after his death. However, I haven’t shared details about the death itself. I’ll get to that in a few minutes.  First, I should tell you when Gregor was diagnosed with…

By Rev. Mark Seifried How safe are you?  I ask that question because I met with church volunteers last week and we talked about the fact that it’s not just immigrants who are unsafe in our community, it’s also transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people who will likely lose their gender-affirming, life-saving health care if the Republican regime leading the federal government…