An invitation to practice — Rev. Stacy Swain
Last Sunday after church, those that will be traveling on the February mission and outreach trip to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua met, in order to continue our preparations. We Learn More
Author: Rev. Stacy Swain
A Word from the Moderators — Alicia Collins
If your daily travels take you past 14 Collins Road, you undoubtedly have noticed a buzz of activity outside of our church. The wood framing around the windows is being Learn More
October 13, 2013, “The Descent into Love”
Rev. Stacy Swain 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Luke 17:11-19 We don’t know how long they had been out there. Maybe months, maybe years, maybe a life time. When their skin Learn More
A Little House Cleaning
This past week, two church mice snuck into the church office and spend an entire day cleaning. They worked tirelessly to put everything in order. They opened file cabinets and Learn More
Sermon: August 18th
The extravagance of choice by Rev. Stacy Swain Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, Learn More
Hospitality (click on title for full text)
Our scripture from the Hebrew Bible opens with Abraham sitting in the shade in the entrance of his tent. With the first light of dawn, Abraham probably had gotten up, Learn More
“Go and do likewise” — Some of my thoughts on the Engine 6 proposal — Rev. Stacy Swain
As the Waban community wrestles with a proposal to turn the Engine 6 firehouse into housing for nine formerly homeless persons and one staff person, the teaching of the passage Learn More
“An Epidemic of Bad Behavior” 03/10/2013
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Rev Stacy Swain Bad behavior. The passage bristles with it. The story Jesus tells today and that we know as the “Prodigal Son,” I think would more Learn More
“Retribution? or a Little Manure” 03/03/2013 (Click on title for audio)
Luke 13:1-9 – Rev. Stacy Swain Did you hear the news?” they ask him. “Did you hear the news about those Galileans whose blood Pilate mingled with their sacrifice?” Learn More