Conference Ministers Corner Rev. Linda Hirst, Acting Associate Conference Minister Anyone remember Godspell and the great song “Light of the World”? The lyrics (from the gospel of Matthew) tell us that “you are the light of the world” and “you are the salt of the earth” according to Jesus. We were reminded (exhorted?) of these things at Annual Meeting this past weekend by our keynote speaker as well. Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, speaking of the many good and amazing ways we are the...

Rev. Gordon Rankin Conference Minister This week I offer a little change of pace. October is Clergy Appreciation Month. I am endlessly grateful for, and proud of, the efforts and impacts of all our Authorized Ministers (Ordained, Commissioned, or Licensed) who serve in and on behalf of United Church of Christ in settings all across New Hampshire. I know you all are too. This week I offer a simple prayer. I hope it is used in churches over the next couple of weeks, voiced by a lay leader...

Rev. Linda Hirst Acting Associate Conference Minister We are being bombarded with political attack ads in the state of Maine as voting day, Nov. 3, approaches. We have been for months. I imagine you have been, too. We have started to mute them or even turn off the TV even when the ones supporting our candidate are on. It’s gotten to be too much. I can feel my soul being squashed (or sucked out of my body) with each passing day. After months of being told the world is going to hell in a...