SCRIPTURE READING: Sunday, October 31: Luke 7:36-50 Challenge “Othering”(4th Week of our “Welcome All” unit/practice)In this story, a version of which is shared in all four gospels, a woman anoints Jesus with costly perfume. The host of this meal is…
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Luke 10:38-42 (Third Week of our “Welcome All” unit/practice) The story of Martha and Mary reminds us there are different ways to welcome. Some of us are consummate hosts and “hands on workers,” like Martha. Some of…
Join us, as we nurture our spirits amidst the fall foliage, outdoors and in the lodge at Camp Canonicus, in Exeter, RI. Our retreat, which is for all ages to enjoy, allows space to enjoy the beauty of this…
Volunteers pick up paintbrushes to assist with Habitat for Humanity Faith Build
Matthew 25:31-46. The well-known parable of the sheep and goats. Last week we were invited to see God’s practice of welcome in relationship to the entire creation; this week we’re encouraged to practice that welcome with every individual, especially…
Fall is a time of giving. And giving to others is one of the most rewarding things you can do during this time. When you give to others it helps to develop a deeper appreciation for what you have…
The KCC Board of Missions and Social Justice recently received this photo and letter from the Monastery Migrant Shelter in Tucson, Arizona: “These are two women from Guatemala who were deported back to Mexico - all alone, exhausted and…
Sunday, October 10: Welcoming Others as God Welcomes You SCRIPTURE READING -Genesis 1:1-2:4a This week begins our “Welcome All” unit/practice. The first unit of our yearlong “Follow Me” curriculum/worship calendar was a general introduction to the idea of being…
Matthew 28:16-20 Often called “The Great Commission,” the resurrected Jesus tells his followers to “go into all the world” to teach and baptize and make disciples. In a global and multicultural world, how do we understand this mandate? It…