—a portion of the sermon by Jaime Bonney on August 20, 2017 Matthew 16:30-20 Like the Pharisees today, the Canaanites were seen as foreigners with dubious traits. The Canaanite woman’s shouts for mercy have to overcome obstacles of prejudice and
God has not given us a spirit of fear
I am deeply saddened and angered by the events of this past weekend in Charlotteseville Va. I am not surprised by white supremacists in America – it has been part of my calling to work on anti-racism initiatives and training
Awesome Mystery Unfolding
Awaken to the awesome mystery of God Who cradles the earth and all her peoples, Who planted the laws of justice and mercy in our hearts, Who nurtured and nudged the saints of the ages and the teachers of the
Patient Trust in transitions
Dear Christ Church friends, Transitions bring to light new needs, as old norms may no longer be useful or needed. As changes surface, they reveal hidden diversities and perspectives. Complexity increases, especially for groups like the Search Committee, whose work
A New Perspective
Dear People of Christ Church, In June I had the pleasure of spending two weeks in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Leading up to the trip I concentrated on getting ready in all forms. I needed the normal immunizations every healthy
Moving On, a story by Jaime Bonney
Moving On…A Story by Jaime Bonney Dear People of Christ Church, Many of you have now heard that I will be moving on at the end of the summer. Come Labor Day, I will begin a residency at MGH, where
Anticipation, Participation, and Grief
Dear People of Christ Church, I have been praying about transitions in the life of the Church. Transitions are a fact of life in the church of Jesus the wandering Christ. There’s the transition from one Rector to another, the
Greetings from the Interim Priest
Dear People of Christ Church, It is my honor and pleasure to journey with you in this phase of your congregational life. Our time together will be a time in which to say goodbye to Rev. Sara and give thanks
Our Ministry with B-SAFE
Matthew 10:42: And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward. This past week, we read about Jesus’
Our Ministry with the Community Day Center
Dear People of Christ Church, The Waltham Community Day Center is the only day shelter in the entire metro-west area. Its mission is to provide a welcoming place for anyone who is homeless, feeling isolated or alone, but in reality
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