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Reflections from
our Pastors

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Rev Jeff / March 19, 2024

Holy Week Heartbreak

Growing up just 15 minutes north of Boston, it should come as no surprise—as most of you know—that I am a Boston sports fan through and through: Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, Celtics, and Revolution.  Now I imagine those first four teams are familiar to you . . . . but maybe not the last one . . . .   . . .   Read More

Love is Love

Rev Jeff /February 20, 2024

Courage in the struggle for justice and peace, friends!

As you may know, this summer and fall we received a phone call, a couple of letters, and were approached (accosted?) at the Celebrate Tolland gathering in criticism of our public stance of openness to, and acceptance of, the LGBTQ+ community.  Sadly, we were not alone.  There have been other churches in our area who also have received similar communications – and even been vandalized – due to their taking a similar stance.  In response, the Tolland Assocation Council of the Tolland Association of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ has written a letter in support of all our churches who have experienced what we experienced.  Knowing that we are not alone, I hope, will only embolden us to make our voice of welcome and inclusion even louder!

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Rev Jeff / April 17, 2024

Is God a UConn Fan?

So, Monday night was an exciting one, as our UConn Huskies men’s basketball team won their second straight national championship, becoming the first team to repeat in almost 20 years! . . . .   . . .   Read More

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