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From the Editor’s Desk – Father’s Day 2018
Sunday is Father’s Day, the annual holiday where Americans celebrate the men who made them. You may love dear old dad, but how much do you actually know about the observance in his honor? Brush up on your Father’s Day … Continue reading
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Statement of Giving
We at the Second Congregational Church of Palmer are blessed with members and supporters who can offer many levels of financial support as well as many non-monetary talents. We recognize that our Church calls upon you for those resources frequently … Continue reading
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The Gift of Time
Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening it deletes whatever balance you fail to use during the day. What would you do? Draw … Continue reading
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Christ Born in Our Midst
The worship service on Sunday, December 31st, was touching and meaningful. During the sermon time, several people shared how Christ had been born for them in the past year (how God specifically and personally touched their lives). Thank you to … Continue reading
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Service of Lessons and Carols
Our annual Service of Lessons and Carols was absolutely wonderful! The music was terrific, the readers were all superb, communion was quiet and meaningful, and singing “Silent Night” by candlelight was just the perfect end to a stirring service. My … Continue reading
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A Proclamation
A Proclamation by His Excellency Governor Charles Baker Whereas After the first harvest in 1621, the Pilgrims gathered with their neighbors, the Wampanoag Native Americans, broke bread, gave thanks and celebrated their freedom in Plymouth, observing the First Thanksgiving in … Continue reading
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Wanted: Committee Volunteers
The Nominating Committee seeks people to volunteer for some positions and on various church committees and boards. We will check with some current participants to see if they wish to serve another term, but we anticipate a number of openings … Continue reading
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Stewardship Sunday – October 29th
Dear Members and Friends of the Second Congregational Church, Today in our Stewardship meeting, we spent some time talking about the church and what it means to us as individuals. We talked about what brings us here to worship; what … Continue reading
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What’s the Buzz? Tell Me What’s a Happenin’
What’s the Buzz? Tell Me What’s a Happenin’ Beth Zelazo Like the followers of Jesus in the musical, Jesus Christ, Superstar, some of you may be wondering “what’s the buzz?” at Second Congregational Church. Since March, during Sunday morning announcements, … Continue reading
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Outreach Project a Success!
Our first outreach project (since our meeting with Rev. Beverly Prestwood-Taylor in March) took place over the summer at the Palmer Public Library Summer Lunch Program. It was for families with children under the age of 18, and was offered … Continue reading
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