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Saturday the Chalice Unitarian Universalist Congregation held a groundbreaking for Phase 1 of its building and renovation plan. Mayor Paul “Mac” McNamara and City Council Member Michael Morasco were among the VIPs. Phase 1 includes a new 2659 sq. ft. Multipurpose Building with 5 classrooms or meeting rooms, an office, and a kitchenette.  It also includes an expanded parking lot […]

    “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father […]

It is pretty common at the start of a new year to make bold declarations about the year ahead.  I believe that’s a good thing.  One of the wonderful things God has given us is the ability to hope.  Hope is a powerful thing; it is the fuel of faith which leads to the promise fulfilled. Hope is the message […]

  “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.  For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie.  Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:2-3, NKJV)   The New Year […]

~Words of Faith    “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made.” (Romans 1:19-20, ESV).   The magic and mystery of […]

“Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.  He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of […]

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.  And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order […]

“God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land” (Psalm 68:6, NKJV).   Christmas is a special time.  It’s the time of year God’s presence is a little closer; a time when He makes Himself known to man, to prove once more that His love is […]

  Thanksgiving is typically marked by traditional American activities such as a good football game, family coming together – perhaps one of the few times a year – and a dinner which requires many hours of preparation, only to be devoured in minutes!  If we’re not careful, the importance of Thanksgiving may be easily lost.   Then it’s off to […]

 “Yet hear now, O Jacob My servant, and Israel whom I have chosen.  Thus, says the Lord who made you and formed you from the womb, who will help you: ‘Fear not, O Jacob My servant; and you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.   For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; […]