by Jon | Jun 20, 2016 | feat., sermons |
Nearly three years ago, I was asked to serve as Conference Preacher for the 149th Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Conference. No doubt, it’s an honor. There are nearly 400 UCC clergy in Connecticut, so there are lots of people who’d do this job justice....
by Jon | Jun 5, 2016 | feat., visual worship, westfield |
Growing up, we had Fifth Sunday Night Sings. Every fifth Sunday, area churches would get together for a potluck and hymn sing. We’d eat all kinds of delicious food, then sing all kinds of beloved songs. It was a cherished way to spend time together with...
by Jon | May 18, 2016 | feat., installations, visual worship, westfield |
Pentecost is one of my favorite days in the church year. Here’s why: I love the color red (although green is my favorite); I love the story of the followers of Jesus not knowing what hit them and how everyone else thought they were drunk; and I LOVE Johnny...
by Jon | May 15, 2016 | feat., stoles, westfield |
CONFESSION: Before you go any further, dear reader, and decide that I have absolutely no liturgical sensibilities because I wore a WHITE stole on Pentecost, be at peace. I wore this one last week (5/8). I just didn’t have a chance before today to highlight it....
by Jon | May 12, 2016 | feat., g, new to the north |
Two days ago, I dragged the stepladder through our front door and set it up at the base of one of the wooden columns that line the front our our 1850s home. The house that we’re renting (mobility is a valuable commodity for pastors these days!) sits on the...