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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,…
My Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Siblings, I have been quite busy in the days since the October 16th Congregational Meeting where you voted to call me as your Acting Pastor! I have talked with many of you, met with our leadership, consulted colleagues in similar roles, read a bunch of books and articles, and prayerfully considered how best to navigate all that…
It is with great enthusiasm (and tremendous relief!) that we share the news that Rev. Lindsey Peterson has agreed to join our staff as the Transitional Director of Children’s Church! Some of you have had the chance to meet Lindsey over the past couple of months as she has attended worship, and we hope that you will get to know her…
Dear Church Family, As the members of the Transition Leadership Team, we want to thank everyone who participated in some way last fall in planning Pastor Andrea’s Good Goodbye celebration and in the thoughtful and prayerful selection of Chris Mereschuk as our Acting Pastor. A special thanks to Trish LaFreniere for heading up the party planning. The Transition Leadership Team met with…
This year the winter solstice, the beginning of Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve fall within days of each other. These days, celebrated around the world, all involve some invocation of light in the darkest time of the year, kindling a sense of hope and signaling a turning and new beginning. This year, as President-elect Trump prepares to move into the White…