A Prayer for Boston: If we are to survive

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s Inaugural Faith Brunch Rev. Laura Everett, Massachusetts Council of Churches A reading from 1 Kings 19 “At that place he came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He answered, “I have been very …

Prayer for the New Boston City Council

I was honored to offer the Prayer of Invocation for the New Boston City Council on January 1, 2024 at Boston City Hall. The City of Boston charter states that the City Council must convene on the first Monday of January at 12pm noon, hence Monday January 1, 2024 this year. Tradition holds that the …

Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows

A Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows for Rev. Steve Watson of Reservoir Church, North Cambridge Sunday October 1, 2023  (Adapted from the Episcopal Church and United Church of Christ) The clergyperson stands, as able. Leader: Dear friends, the ministry we share is none other than the sacrificial ministry of Christ, who gave himself up to death …