St. Francis Episcopal Church, Holden MA

Rector: Rev. Dr. Rich Simpson (and searching for an Associate!) Tradition: Episcopal (Diocese of Western MA) Location: Holden is just north and west of Worcester, MA. I drove past the UCC church on the main drag in town to get to St. Francis. Accessibility for Newcomers: I really appreciated that the pastor announced the page …

“Bottled Water” 2 Kings 5:1-14 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Holden MA

“Bottled Water” a sermon on 2 Kings 5:1-14 Rev. Laura Everett St. Francis Episcopal Church, Holden MA Saturday February 11-Sunday February 12, 2012 “Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The …

The Executive Desk

I heard the story from Diane. Diane heard the story from Jim. Jim was told by Forrest and Forrest heard it from Jesus himself. The desk in the Massachusetts Council of Churches office had been used by at least 5 previous executive directors. I am the one that took an ax to it. The varnish …