We turn this Sunday once again to the vision, promise, and tireless effort of The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to ask again what our continuing efforts toward racial justice and anti-oppression ask of us in the coming months and years. Taking our lead from Dr. King’s favorite hymn, we too ponder where we are … Continue reading Take My Hand…Lead Me On – Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service
Due to the Minister’s lingering COVID (he’s much better but still testing positive) and the impending winter storm, we are moving this service online only. Once again we welcome the new year in conversation about those things that are most important to each of us. On this Sunday, Rev. Payson will take questions from the … Continue reading ONLINE ONLY SERVICE! The Question is the Answer – Annual Question Service
Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Join us for this annual service of carols and lessons as we hear again the old stories with new insights and welcome the spirit of Christmas into our hearts and homes. Please CLICK HERE to view the Order of Service for Christmas Eve.
This morning we gather at Salem Covenant Church (215 Mountain St. East, Worcester, MA 01606, click link for directions) with other congregations in the Greendale Ecumenical Group for an opportunity to celebrate Christmas together. Come enjoy the combined choir and reflections for the season!
Our biggest service of the year to celebrate the Winter Holidays! Join members and friends as we sing carols, hear the wonderful music of our choir and soloists, and have a ruckus good time! Those attending are encouraged to dress to celebrate the season including holiday hats, and other attire. We will gather for our Annual … Continue reading A Christmas Carol Revised
We honor Winter Solstice with our Annual worship play, this year based on an African tale. Join us for this worship for all ages. Please CLICK HERE to view this service’s Order of Service (CLICK HERE to view information about the 4 pm Annual Vespers Service).
Our Annual celebration of Hannukah marks an important time in the year as we consider the mystical significance of light and our role as bearers of light in a world that often seems dark and dangerous. Please CLICK HERE to view this week’s Order of Service.
The Christian Mystic, Meister Eckhart writes, “What does it avail me if this birth takes place unceasingly and yet does not take place within myself? It is quite fitting, however, that it should take place within me.” During this time of sacred anticipation when religions turn to the power of light, warmth, and company to … Continue reading Peace, Patience, and Mystery
“We give thanks for this precious day, all gathered here, and those far away. For the time we share, will love and care, we give thanks for this precious day.” Words we sing at this time of year bring us again to this moment of thanksgiving. It is important, especially in moments when the world … Continue reading For This Precious Day
This Sunday we honor the confluence of two holidays, the civil celebration of Veteran’s Day and the start of the Hindu festival of Diwali. At the nexus of these two celebrations is the experience of the warrior returning home and the communities which await their return lighting a path through the darkness to welcome them in. … Continue reading Lighting the Path of Return!
