David Early, Worship Associate; Music: Kevin Mathie, Music Director. Imagine planning to leave your home… maybe forever. What would you bring with you? What would you leave behind? This week, we take a sacred moment to reflect on the human side of migration and displacement. Through imagination, empathy, and spiritual grounding, we’ll explore the visible … Continue reading “What Would You Carry?”
Melissa Marote, Worship Associate The ritual of communion began as a time set aside to welcome everyone to a communal table to share food and give thanks. Several members of our Emerson community have graciously offered to bake bread that we will share during our service to celebrate the gifts of the earth, and the … Continue reading Breaking Bread Together
Julie Borden, Worship Associate Many of us crave a stronger sense of community and belonging. On this New Member Sunday, we formally welcome those who have joined Emerson as members, and consider how we might move from I to We, and from individualism to interdependence? The Emerson Choir will sing “Quiet Place,” music by Jean … Continue reading From iChurch to WeChurch: New Member Sunday
Melissa Marote, Worship Associate This Mother’s Day we explore what (and who) it takes to raise children. All of us have been shaped not just by our parents but by the communities we grew up in. What does it mean for Emerson to be a supportive and nurturing community for our young people? In addition … Continue reading It Takes a Village (or a Congregation) — Flower Communion Sunday
