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Welcome to the Congregational United Church of Christ
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This Sunday (Dec 4) our scriptures will be:
Isaiah 2: 1-5 & Titus 2: 11-13 Advent is a time of year when we hear from the prophet Isaiah more than usual. What do we know about him? (or should we use a plural "them?") And how strong of a connection should we be drawing between this ancient book of prophecy and the life of Jesus? We'll take a look at various perspectives on Isaiah ranging from "He knew who Christ was and was writing about Jesus, centuries before Jesus was born" to "Isaiah was prophesying about issues of his own day and the messianic tradition more generally." Then, we will spend some time with one of Isaiah's most powerful and enduring statements, "they shall beat their swords into plowshares." This phrase invites us to imagine all that we could accomplish if the resources dedicated to war could be utilized for the greater good instead. It's a phrase that has evoked wonder even among the nonreligious, and which artists have used to inspire the world's most influential diplomats. "No matter who you are |
Join Us Sunday mornings.Sunday Schedule
10:00 a.m. Worship Following the Service: Join us for coffee and conversation in Fellowship Hall. *Masks are optional when in the church building. Stay well and healthy, friends. Church Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
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