I love The Energy Gang. Though motivated by the perils of climate change, it is the podcast that most consistently leaves me hopeful and upbeat about the future. This digest on energy, cleantech and the environment tackles topics as diverse as climate-focused venture capital, the clash of gas bans in buildings, and stopping the “money … Continue reading The Future is Electric
We had been walking for about two hours, leaving the town of Dilijan behind, heading into the surrounding woods, when we saw the ancient stones marking the entrance. We were standing before the Matosavank monastery, built in 1247. “Let’s go inside,” I nudged Daniel, my son, who had brought me to this place. It was … Continue reading Our Sacred Space
As I sit to write these words, it is a perfect summer day. A cool front has cleared out the smoke from the western wildfires, and my windows are open to take in the pleasant breeze. Yesterday’s meeting of the Pandemic Policy Team (PPT), however, still casts a shadow on my mood. We are returning … Continue reading Faith Development for Children in Uncertain Times
Throughout our lives, we are changing, learning, growing – we may feel we are pretty much the same person we were yesterday, and we may expect that we will wake up tomorrow as pretty much the same person we are now, yet in truth we are always in a process of becoming. This is true … Continue reading Becoming
A reflection from the Rev. Scott Tayler and the team at Soul Matters There’s a natural, and important, go-getter quality to this month’s theme of Commitment. After all, huge payoffs come when we keep our commitments. Maintaining loyalty to healthy habits not only lengthens our lives but enriches them. Faithfully following through on our relationship … Continue reading What Does it Mean to be a People of Commitment?
Transcript: Just to be upfront. In these musings I am asking for your support. Imagine the pandemic 50 years ago, or even 20 years ago. With the church building closed and little technology around to keep us connected, I suspect our sense of community and the role of church in our lives … Continue reading Coming to Church in PJs
Fran Philippe, The Backpack Program coordinator and one of our members, in the program pantry at Friends of Forgotten Children. The Backpack Program at Friends of Forgotten Children recently received a $5,000 grant from the Globe Community Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to support its mission of feeding local school children. This … Continue reading Donations feed kids over the weekend
You can now watch and listen to Minister’s Musings on our YouTube Channel. Click here for January’s message. Our January theme asks us to explore the role of imagination in our lives – in our inner lives, in our relationships with others, in our institutions, and in our connection to all that is. I think … Continue reading What Does it Mean to be a People of Imagination?
By RAY DUCKLER Monitor columnist Published: 12/31/2020 5:46:38 PM The Morgan sisters, live from their home in Andover Thursday morning, told the nation about their love for polar bears and hope for a better future. “We’re trying to help polar bears because we created Kids Care 4 Polar Bears to help raise awareness about climate … Continue reading Andover sisters wake up with America
Minister’s Musings – December 2020 Last month I asked whether our community plate could raise $40,000 on November 8th and your answer – in the form of donations and pledges – was a resounding “yes, we can.” Over 80 individuals and families contributed about $44,600. Adding the $20,000 external match earmarked exclusively for our … Continue reading “You blew our socks off”
