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Starting Small

In a world where “bigger is better,” it is hard to remember that most things — from skyscrapers to symphonies to prayers — begin small.  Consider the mustard seed and the portion of yeast, for example …

Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33

Starting Small

The prayer hymn we are going to sing when I [...]

Watching the Tour de France

Most of the year I pay no attention to bicycle racing, but in July I sit glued to my television watching the Tour de France.  There is something about the combination of extraordinary athleticism, cunning strategy, powerful tradition, and beautiful scenery that is mesmerizing.

I have been trying to find a spiritual message in all [...]

A Stone for a Pillow

Did you sing “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” when you went to camp?  Did you know that the ladder was part of a dream that Jacob had when he was running away from a feud with his twin brother?  Wait .. there’s more to this story …

Stone Pillow

Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Several [...]

Cottage Meetings Underway

We have yet to find a real ‘cottage’ in Northfield , but reminiscent of a relaxed summer at the lake, [...]

Strawberry Fun !

Members and friends of all ages gathered on July 2 to eat fresh strawberry shortcake and listen to piano and flute music.  If you missed the Strawberry Festival, you’ll enjoy these pictures.  Here are Jean Parsons, Patte Rhodes, and Barbara Crouter.

 

 

 

 

 

  The kitchen crew had fun, too — Charlotte Smith, Adrie Mohrig, Cathy Cammack, [...]

Asking Jesus Trick Questions

Today’s political reporters often ask candidates trick questions that are designed to trap them into saying something controversial or unpopular.  The Pharisees did the same thing to Jesus, but he was pretty adept at out-tricking them …

Trick Questions

Matthew 22:15-22; Psalm 100 

They were out to trick him. It was as simple and timeless as [...]

July 2008 Chronicle

Please click on the July 2008 Chronicle for church news and interesting events happening at First UCC this month!

Fighting Apostles Do it Again

Fighting Apostles go to bat for CAC

An inspired Fighting Apostle squad accepted the Church Softball All-Star Game Challenge and delivered in full measure, pounding out another 17 runs in a 17-5 win over New Covenant last Sunday.

For those participating in the challenge, the Apostles recorded 34 runs in the last two games and would be [...]