 Doing What Matters GO+LOVE+SERVE
Discover new ways of doing ministry and serving in your community. Join us for a day of workshops, conversation, and networking. This event will explore ways of how to grow in faith, develop and nurture leaders, and address poverty issue. Bishop Hazelwood will present "Where in God's Name are We?" a discussion of the state of the church in New England, along with ideas for going forward. |
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Bishop's Convocation: Feb. 5-7
Tuesday Arrival Day:
- Dean's Meeting, Noon - 3pm.
- Registration and Pre-convocation gathering of Word and Service rostered leaders, 3 pm.
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 Ash Wednesday Idea
Ash Wednesday idea - A couple years ago, my mother was in the hospital in California. It happened to be Ash Wednesday and I was on a plane in route to visit. I had called a friend of mine, Pastor Kurt Christenson, and asked if he could visit her while I was on my way. Kurt agreed and head to the hospital following a morning Ash Wednesday worship, so he arrived around midday. As he entered the main lobby a woman saw his collar and ashes on his forehead and asked if she could receive some ashes. All he had with him was the remnant on his own forehead - which he gladly shared. That event came to mind when I saw this article. It could be a worthwhile public witness. Pastors could consider spending a morning at Starbuck, Dunkin Donuts, a local coffee shop or Panera with ashes. I'll be in Pittsfield, MA on Ash Wednesday, and am invited to a bar following evening worship. I'm thinking of bringing ashes with me into the bar. One way of bringing the church into the public square. |
