Order of Prayer Service [Word document available here] Thank you to the participating faith leaders (alphabetical by last name): Imam Refai Arefin, Islamic Association of Greater Hartford Rabbi Marci Bellows and Cantor Belinda Brennan, faith leaders of Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek Rev. Dr. Jan Gregory Charpentier, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Westbrook […]
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Dear ones, I pray these days for the Spirit to fill us all with a holy curiosity. How can we know God and others, and how can we love God and others, if we are not curious? I pray that the winds of the Spirit may blow open the doors of our minds to an […]
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Mid-Day Prayer: On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, we offer mid-day prayer via Zoom. It will last from 12 – 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Email or text our pastor, Pastor Joy Perkett, at revjperkett@gmail.com or 860-581-0493 for the Zoom access information. You can use computer or phone to call in. Worship: On Sundays at 10 […]
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On Monday through Thursday, we are offering mid-day prayer via Zoom. It will last from 12 – 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Please contact Pastor Joy Perkett at Revjperkett@gmail.com for the access information.
Dear Ones, I hope you are staying warm despite the chill of an overcast sky and colder weather. For me, our ability to still be community together is what brings warmth to my heart. Here are our community updates for the upcoming week: Mid-Day Prayer: On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, I will offer mid-day prayer […]
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Join us for a time of prayer and Scripture reflection every Saturday. 10 a.m.: Centering Prayer Centering Prayer is a method of setting an intention to consent to God’s presence and action within. Briefly, it’s a method that allows one to “rest in God,” which, in turn, sparks an inner transformative process. Most would say […]
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When: March 14th Where: Incarnation Center, 253 Bushy Hill Rd, Deep River, CT 06417 You are invited to join us this spring for the First Baptist Church in Essex Retreat. This congregational event will be an opportunity both to engage in spiritual formation and to experience a time of fellowship and sanctuary in a natural […]
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Join us for a time of prayer and Scripture reflection on December 7th, 14th and 21st at 10 a.m. 10 a.m.: Centering Prayer Centering Prayer is a method of setting an intention to consent to God’s presence and action within. Briefly, it’s a method that allows one to “rest in God,” which, in turn, sparks […]
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Men‘s Discussion Group, Saturdays, 9 a.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Cross Street, Essex, CT Their book selection provides a starting point for conversation. Faith journey stories are shared and they have coffee, juice and pastry. For more information, contact Lee Gaby at lee.w.gaby@gmail.com .
“Women as Promoters of Peace in our Society” October 19th, 1:30 – 3:30 pm Bait Ul Aman Mosque, 410 Main Street, Meriden, CT Register by clicking here. At this women-only event, interfaith leaders will share and celebrate the work of faithful females to create and promote peace in the world today. It is organized by […]
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