May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts be acceptable in thy sight O God, our Rock and our Redeemer. On a cold, snowy day last year, I found myself walking down a side walk in the city of Albany, New York. As I walked between the large snowbanks, I suddenly found myself […]
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Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Mark 8:31-38 (You can read the verses by clicking here.) My first year in graduate school, I interned at a homeless day shelter for women. I met women who lived on the streets, who shivered with cold, who had temporarily lost their jobs, or who struggled with mental illness or addiction or expensive Boston […]
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Lent is a period that invites you to deepen your relationship with God. Below are some resources that may help you on that journey this Lent. Resources: -Retreat Center: Mercy Center by the Sea They have a Lenten retreat this Saturday, February 28th, and the Center is always available for day and overnight visits. When […]
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Arts and Crafts Fair For the past 22 years, the First Baptist Church in Essex has sponsored this juried Annual Arts and Craft Fair on the Essex Town Green. Both locals and visitors to the area enjoy shopping the 60+ booths that fill the Town Green with unique, handcrafted artwork. Admission is free to the public. […]
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