Monday Mailing 19

Welcome to the Monday Mailing #19 –   The “I Got Nothing” Edition   The nineteenth Monday in a row that I have sat down at the computer to write to you, the dear members and friends on HUPC. The nineteenth Monday in a row where I have wondered what to say....

Monday Mailing 18

Welcome to the Monday Mailing #18 –   Borrowing from a Colleague Edition        The Reverend Jan Edmiston Ignoring What’s Going On in the World Will Kill Your Ministry I know. I know. I know. You find political sermons divisive.  Your church is “purple.” You pay...

Monday Mailing 17

Welcome to the Monday Mailing #17 –  The “Cats are Getting Needy” Edition  I don’t know who ever said that cats were aloof. . .mine certainly are not. Yes, one does hiss and hide, especially when there are men in the place. He has also taken to that very cat...

Monday Mailing 16

Welcome to the Monday Mailing #16 –   Sacred Time  I am most thankful for yesterday…and “mostly” having the Sunday off. It was a rich blessing to experience the worship the Presbytery of Boston put together and shared with the Synod of the Northeast. It...

Monday Mailing 15

Welcome to the Monday Mailing #15  –   Sacred Space  Most of us crave sacred spaces.    “In my own little corner. . .” sings Cinderella, “I can be whatever I want to be.” To have a place, a space that is comforting and safe, is a deep desire for humankind. How...