“Whom do you serve?” by Brian Donovan, 1/20/19
Ovid, a Roman poet and contemporary of Jesus once said in his poetic anthology, The Heroines, that “the result justifies the deeds.” This quote changed over time and was falsely Read More …
Author: Rev. Stacy Swain
“The angels are here!” 12/23/2018 Rev. Stacy Swain
Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was Read More …
“Connection Through God”, October 14, 2018, Brian Donovan
St. Francis of Assisi once said, “preach the Gospel at all times, and sometimes use words.” Would you pray with me? God as we struggle with our divisive culture, we Read More …
From the Pews – A reflection on our partnership with GBIO by Rev. Brita Gill-Austern
Like many of you, I am deeply concerned about the increasing polarization and divides in American society and culture which undercut a sense of common identity and purpose. To move Read More …
Shabbat at Temple Israel
To Our Faithful Partners in Justice and Peace, As you know, we at Temple Israel of Boston are writing to you with heavy hearts. As communities of faith, we have Read More …
A prayer for Nicaragua on World Communion Sunday — Soo Laski
Holy One, You who sent Jesus into the world to show us how to follow in the way of love for all people and to see everyone as our neighbor, Read More …
“Getting in the Boat” Rev. Stacy Swain, September 9, 2018 Gathering Sunday
Genesis 6: 11- 22 and Matthew 8: 18-27 Holy One – Grant us curious minds and open hearts that we may hear through these stories what you may be Read More …
A word from Stacy – September 7
A week ago Wednesday, I had the good fortune of being invited by a congregant to spend a good part of the day with her on her boat exploring the Read More …
A word from Stacy – August 31
Earlier this week, I arrived at church just as the children in the neighborhood were arriving back at school. One little girl, a kindergartener if I had to guess, caught Read More …
End of Summer blessing
Judy Nagle butterflies