This sermon was preached on Sunday, November 24, 2013 by Rev. Rankin. It has been a week of iconic photographs and iconic words.  A week of anniversaries—John Kennedy’s assassination, the Gettysburg Address. For me, this week has been filled with images— How many times have I watched Jack Kennedy flash his wide smile, listened to … Continued

This is my church – what can I pay This is where I come to love, honor and pray Why do I care?  Why do I give? These are the questions that hit me where I live!     [download id=”175″]

Most fairy tales begin with the phrase “Once upon a time…” and take you to a special place in the imagination.  We sit in a very special place right here every Sunday surrounded by wonders of the tall church tower, ringing of the Paul Revere bell, sonorous beauty of the pipe-organ, and incredible architecture of … Continued

When the spiritual life is talked about – agricultural metaphors are often used, metaphors which describe the growing process.  One tends ones’ garden, carefully plants the seeds, waters and feeds then, cultivates, pulls the weeds, watches and waits, – as the crops inches upward – in the lovely mystery of the spirit within each seed.  … Continued