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Worshipful Thoughts

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Worshipful Thoughts is a weekly newsletter written by Rev. Joel Huntington in which he shares Biblical themes and church concerns. The newsletter also contains information about upcoming meetings and events at South Congregational Church.

Worshipful Thoughts — Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016

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We have a busy and joyful day planned for Sunday. As you arrive you will receive a palm frond to wave during our Palm Processional. Our Gathering Hymn: “Ride One, Ride On in Majesty,” will include a ‘parade’ of our children through the sanctuary as they wave their palm branches and colorful streamers. Feel free to join them […]

Worshipful Thoughts — April 6, 2014

by Rev. Joel Huntington

Being Raised to New Life This Sunday we receive the One Great Hour of Sharing offering for world ministries and disaster relief through the UCC. We also will share in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and remember that we are marching through Lent and getting closer to Holy Week—next Sunday is Palm Sunday. To […]

Worshipful Thoughts — April 27, 2014

by Rev. Joel Huntington

Joel is taking three weeks of his second half of sabbatical time for personal and professional renewal.  In his own way, he is breathing in the Spirit of the risen Christ and letting that life-giving Spirit move him through writing, reflection and in whatever other ways it may lead him. On this Second Sunday of […]

Worshipful Thoughts — April 20, 2014 — Easter Sunday

by Rev. Joel Huntington

This Sunday we gather in the light of Christ’s resurrection and the lengthening light of the beauty of Spring to give thanks that God walks with us in all the dimensions of our lives. We will sing glorious Easter hymns, listen to wonderful Easter Anthems sung by our Chancel Choir, augmented with the remarkable voice […]

Worshipful Thoughts — Sunday, April 13 — Palm Sunday

by Rev. Joel Huntington

There is always a festive feel to Palm Sunday. The Gospel reading with its exuberance of Jesus entering Jerusalem at the head of a parade evokes warm, positive feelings. We build on that in worship by distributing palm fronds, lifting our voices in joyous song, and by offering prayers of hope. At the same time […]